FOI Request - Afghanistan Resettlement Programmes

Request 101002922481

Please could you provide the following information:
1) Will this council be participating in the Afghanistan Resettlement programmes ARAP + ACRS and if so, how many individuals/families will you be taking on?
2) If you are not participating in the Afghanistan Resettlement programmes ARAP + ACRS, can you explain why?
3) What was this council’s response to the Syrian Resettlement programme (VPRS)?

Response 02-12-21

1) Will this council be participating in the Afghanistan Resettlement programmes ARAP + ACRS and if so, how many individuals/families will you be taking on?  Yes to ARAP - 10 Families  ACRS is under review depending on ARAP families wishing to come to Moray.

2) If you are not participating in the Afghanistan Resettlement programmes ARAP + ACRS, can you explain why? N/A

3) What was this council's response to the Syrian Resettlement programme (VPRS)?  Still supporting VPRS families with indefinite leave to remain applications and community support.