Herefordshire Council has confirmed this morning that it will be reviewing its ability to suitably accommodate a number of Afghan refugees before it makes any decision on the number of refugees that can be settled in the county.
A Herefordshire Council spokesperson said:
“Herefordshire is a warm and big hearted county. The council and its partners welcomed refugee families numbering 95 individuals between 2016 and 2019, and in January of 2020 made a flexible commitment to resettling a further 125 refugees before 2025.
“Our hearts go out to those who are suffering as a result of recent events in Afghanistan, and although nothing has been confirmed, we will be reviewing the county’s ability to suitably accommodate refugee families, pending further announcements from Government.”
Further information can be found in the Home Office fact sheet: FACTSHEET: UK support to resettle Afghan nationals – Home Office in the media (blog.gov.uk)
