LGA Asylum and Refugee Task Group
Task Group Terms of Reference
The Task Group is made up of regional member representation covering all of the English
regions, Wales and Scotland and focuses upon the issues around the asylum, refugee and
migration agenda from a local government perspective.
The Task Group meets every quarter and reports to the LGA Community Well-Being Board.
Its aims are to:
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Influence and facilitate national and European policy developments and negotiation
on behalf of local government.
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Provide a clear conduit between national government and local government in the
regions on asylum, refugee and migration issues.
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Ensure that Government is properly and regularly informed of the implications of
asylum policies on local authorities and to make representations accordingly.
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Continue to lobby for sufficient resources to cover local authorities’ responsibilities.
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Provide a forum for reports from the National Migration Partnerships.