Decision
Analysis
outcome: The outcome is that the Leader of Canterbury City Council will write to the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Devolution, Faith and Communities to produce guidance and support for the sponsorship scheme.
summary: The decision involves seeking guidance and support for a sponsorship scheme and promoting specific services for populations affected by genocidal acts.
topline: The Council has decided to seek guidance and support for a sponsorship scheme and promote specific services for populations affected by genocidal acts.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves collaboration between governmental and non-governmental organizations and addressing the needs of populations affected by genocidal acts.
affected_stakeholders: ["Canterbury City Council", "Nesil Caliskan MP", "Hazara population", "local members of affected populations"]
contentiousness_score: 6
political_party_relevance: There is no mention of political parties in the decision.
URL: https://democracy.canterbury.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1744
Decision Maker: Council
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose:
Content: 1. That the Leader of Canterbury City Council, Alan Baldock, should write to Nesil Caliskan MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Devolution, Faith and Communities in the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, to produce guidance and support for local authorities seeking to work together with both governmental and non-governmental organisations to make such a sponsorship scheme a success. 2. That as part of the work this City Council is undertaking to achieve “District of Sanctuary” status we will identify and promote specific services as part of the advice, support, and help needed, not only by the Hazara, but by local members of other populations affected by genocidal acts.
Date of Decision: July 16, 2026