A task group which includes representatives from local authorities, health, police and the voluntary and faith sectors has been set up to put in place appropriate housing, education, health and support services provision.
Due to the location of suitable housing, health, education and support services the refugees will be settled predominantly in the greater Ipswich area. Housing will predominantly be via private sector landlords. For more information regarding the support for Refugees in Suffolk, please visit the Suffolk County Council website.
Members of the task group work with the Home Office to agree the families which come to Suffolk based on the services and facilities we are able to offer. Security and health checks are carried out on all those being considered for resettlement before they arrive in the UK. Refugees will have leave to remain for five years on humanitarian grounds, this includes the ability to work.
For more information please visit the East of England LGA website.
Support information
For more details about Suffolk’s support for refugees and asylum seekers, including FAQs and information on donating furniture or electrical items, visit the Suffolk Refugee Support website.
Ipswich Town of Sanctuary
On 31st October 2012, Ipswich was officially designated as a "Town of Sanctuary" for asylum seekers and refugees.
For more details, view the minutes of the Council meeting from that date.