Cheshire East Council chiefs say they are supporting the Home Office in rehoming Afghan families fleeing their home country after the dramatic events of the past few days.
CEC says it will provide temporary accommodation for an undisclosed number of Afghans following the Taliban takeover of the country as US forces withdraw.
And it is committing to provide longer-term accommodation for at least five families.
The “relocations and assistance policy” is for people who worked as ‘locally employed staff’ to support British forces in Afghanistan over the past 20 years.
The Home Office has arranged for individuals and families to be accommodated in the area temporarily, while longer-term accommodation is secured.
The council says it is helping new arrivals by providing advice and information about the UK and Cheshire East.
In addition, Covid vaccines are being offered to all families and regular testing will be advised.
Nichola Thompson, director of commissioning for Cheshire East Council, said: “The council has an important role to play in supporting the individuals who worked with British forces in Afghanistan and their families, who have moved with them to the UK.
“Moving from your home country is a significant life event for anyone at any time – particularly considering the difficult circumstances seen in Afghanistan recently.
“Various council services will be important in helping these new arrivals settle and adapt to life in the UK and we will be working closely with other local organisations, and the Home Office, to provide a safe and supportive transition for them.”
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