Four Afghan families have been rehoused in Norwich

It's understood the former interpreters were resettled thanks to the City Councils Private Letting Scheme

All local authorities have pledge to take part in the national resettlement scheme for those fleeing Afghanistan
Author: Tom ClabonPublished 27th Aug 2021

Four interpreters and their families from Afghanistan have been safely re-housed in Norwich.

This comes as Norwich City Council has pledged to take part in the national Afghan Locally Employed Staff Relocation Scheme.

The scheme offers to relocate anyone facing danger because they've been employed by the UK Government.

Some properties have been turned around in less than two weeks and handed to the City Council, so refugees can be rehoused.

While some landlords have offered their properties to the Council, specifically so refugees can be re-housed.

Alan Waters, leader of Norwich City Council, said: “Despite the tragic circumstances, I am very proud that our welcoming city is able to offer a safe haven for a small but significant number of people at risk of harm in their home country."

This comes after the council have recently re-housed more than 40 Syrian families over the past four years.

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