Working with your local Council or Authority is an important element in becoming a City of Sanctuary. Councils can also be involved in campaigns and advocacy work on issues such as destitution and resettlement.
Examples
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Support from Swindon Borough Council for hosting scheme
Swindon Borough Council has agreed that hosts with Swindon’s new hosting project with a sole occupancy discount on Council tax will keep that when hosting up to 3 months.
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Colchester Borough of Sanctuary
Colchester Borough Council have passed a motion to become a Borough of Sanctuary
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Powys County Council
The Hay, Brecon and Talgarth group have been in touch with their Council about the Resettlement scheme.
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LA Network Terminolgy Consultation
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