Afghan refugees who left home when the Taliban took control of their country will be welcomed to East Renfrewshire.
The council’s cabinet approved offering support for up to six families but the Home Office was criticised for being “slow” to house people. Private rented and social housing homes will be offered to families now that East Renfrewshire has agreed to take part in the Afghan relocation and resettlement schemes.
Funding will be provided by the UK Government for three years and the Home Office will match families to placements offered by the council. A council official said the families would get the “full range of support required”. This includes help to access schools, GPs and Job Centre appointments.
