supporting residents in temporary asylum accommodation

Across the country, people seeking sanctuary are housed in unsuitable accommodation, from cramped hotel rooms to disused barges and military barracks.

The situation for residents is shocking. But there are lots of things local councillors can do in support - see below for our in-depth guide to how local authority powers can be used to support residents seeking sanctuary

Supporting residents in temporary asylum accommodation - Full guide

How councillors can use local authority powers to support residents in asylum accommodation

Background

Information on how asylum-seekers are housed and common myths about the accommodation system

General guidelines

General guidance about how councils can and should support temporary residents

Health and safety

Guidance on using health and safety powers to support residents

Child protection

Local authority duties to protect children and young people in asylum accommodation

Adults at risk

How councillors and councils can support adults at risk in temporary asylum accommodation

Equality duties

How councillors and councils can use equality legislation to support temporary residents

Health

How local councillors can support the mental and physical health of temporary residents

Food safety

Laws on food safety and how they can be used to support temporary residents

Local planning

Local planning laws and their intersection with temporary asylum accommodation

Local economy

Residents of temporary asylum accommodation and the local economy

Community cohesion

How councillors can boost community solidarity