Fife first to outline how many refugees it will look to home
ByDave Lord
Refugees who have made it to the Greek island of Lesbos playing with a baby as they await transport to Athens.
Around 140 refugees fleeing the war in Syria are expected to come to Fife over the next four years, it has emerged.
And following Prime Minister David Cameron’s announcement that the UK plans to re-settle 20,000 refugees in the country by 2020, The Courier understands that preparations are already being made in Fife to accommodate the region’s share.
Fife Council has responded to a CoSLA request outlining what commitment it can make, and Judy Hamilton, executive spokeswoman for housing and building services, stressed that Syrian refugees will be welcomed with open arms.
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“Fife has a long and proud history of welcoming and supporting refugees,” she said.
With over 11,500 people currently on Fife’s housing register waiting for a home, Mrs Hamilton acknowledged the need for help from the private and social rented sectors in offering whatever accommodation they can.
For more on how Courier country councils plan to respond to the refugee crisis, see Thursday’s Courier.
Fife first to outline how many refugees it will look to home
