That this Council:-
(a) celebrates the 10th anniversary of the City of Sanctuary movement, which was founded in Sheffield in October 2005;
(b) is proud that Sheffield became the UK’s first ‘City of Sanctuary’ for asylum-seekers and refugees in September 2007 with the support of the City Council and over 70 local community organisations;
(c) believes we are a city that takes pride in welcoming people in need of safety; and
(d) is committed to improving the experiences and opportunities of refugees and asylum seekers living in Sheffield, and enabling them to make a positive contribution to their local neighbourhoods and the city.
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City of Sanctuary Anniversary |
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RESOLVED: On the Motion of Councillor Pat Midgley, seconded by Councillor Penny Baker, that this Council:- |
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(a) celebrates the 10th anniversary of the City of Sanctuary movement, which was founded in Sheffield in October 2005;
(b) is proud that Sheffield became the UK’s first ‘City of Sanctuary’ for asylum-seekers and refugees in September 2007 with the support of the City Council and over 70 local community organisations;
(c) believes we are a city that takes pride in welcoming people in need of safety; and
(d) is committed to improving the experiences and opportunities of refugees and asylum seekers living in Sheffield, and enabling them to make a positive contribution to their local neighbourhoods and the city. |