Meeting to be held for Peterborough residents who would like to adopt refugee children

Residents in Peterborough who would like to adopt refugee children can find out more at a meeting this evening (Tuesday, April 5).

By The Newsroom

Published 5th Apr 2016, 13:59 BST

Updated 5th Apr 2016, 14:01 BST

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The meeting is at the Allama Iqbal Centre in Cromwell Road from 6pm.

Last month, Peterborough City Council leader Councillor John Holdich said the authority is considering a request from the government to support 15 children who are refugees from Syria.

Speaking at the time, he said: I’ve considered the government’s request and I would like to confirm we are willing to assist if we are able to do so.

“But I would need further information from the government before agreeing.”

A debate last October on whether the council should take in refugees turned sour as councillors from opposite parties argued vehemently.

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