The Council gave consideration to a report
providing an update on the challenges regarding the Ukranian
sponsorship scheme and the national review that was underway and led by the
Scottish Government and COSLA. The
report also provided an update on how the sponsorship scheme were operating
within Argyll and Bute and the support provided locally to Ukrainian Displaced
Persons.
Decision
The
Council –
1.
noted the national position as
set out in section 4 of the submitted report;
2.
agreed that the Council should,
through COSLA and other representative bodies, and on and individual basis, if
and when appropriate, make representations for improvements to the Ukrainian
sponsorship schemes; and
3.
noted the current position in
relation to Argyll and Bute as set out in section 5 of the submitted
report.
(Reference: Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Refugee Resettlement dated 8 September 2022, submitted)