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Moray Council agrees to welcome Afghan families


By Alistair Whitfield

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Moray Council has today agreed to allow about 20 Afghan refugees to settle here.

An agreement is now being sought with the Ministry of Defence to use up to 10 vacant houses in Moray as initial housing for Afghan families.

A dedicated resettlement team will be temporarily employed through Home Office funding.

The role of the team will be to help meet the needs of those families arriving in Moray and make them feel welcome.

Shona Morrison, Moray Council's Convener, said: "It’s heartening to see members united in the recognition of our ability here in Moray to assist Afghan citizens through the various resettlement schemes.

"The funding we’ll be eligible for will go towards ensuring the wellbeing and support for Afghan families arriving in Moray, including education services, housing and any urgent needs they may have.

"As a local authority, we’re committed to welcoming and supporting all re-located citizens, including unaccompanied asylum seeking children, to Moray to provide a safe and supportive home environment.

"I hope all residents join us in doing so."


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