Motion: Canterbury District of Sanctuary

October 30, 2025 Council (Other) Awaiting outcome View on council website
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That Council: 
1. Seek recognition as a District of
Sanctuary. 
2. Sign up to the "City of Sanctuary" Charter
and its principles and values. 
3. Join the "City of Sanctuary" local
authority network.  
4. Continue working with key partners,
community groups and people who have escaped persecution to
establish a timetable and action plan for achieving District of
Sanctuary status.  
5. Continue to work with key partners and
community groups to create greater public awareness of the needs
and issues of people faced by those seeking sanctuary across the
whole district, through a range of initiatives, projects and
activities. Bring an initial report to Cabinet and full Council at
the earliest opportunity outlining the action plan needed to obtain
District of Sanctuary status. 

Related Meeting

Council - Thursday, 30th October, 2025 7.00 pm on October 30, 2025

Details

OutcomeFor Determination
Decision date30 Oct 2025