Meeting Details

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That Mid Ulster District Council rescinds its January 2025 decision to pledge support to the City of Sanctuary movement and to designate itself as a Council of Sanctuary. 
That Council reaffirms that its primary duty is to deliver core services for the ratepayer and that it should not associate itself with external campaigning or political pressure groups and recognises, that the January 2025 decision was taken without meaningful consultation with the residents of Mid Ulster. 
That Council does not need to designate as a Council of Sanctuary, as we have always welcomed and continue to welcome, newcomer EU passport holders and others that come here to settle, work and contribute to the area, especially in the NHS and local industry, but we recognise the increasing public concern across Dungannon and Mid Ulster regarding: extreme pressures on housing, access to Healthcare, access to education and the lack of transparency around Government Immigration and refugee policy, including resettlement and illegal immigration.
That this Council now:
(a) Immediately withdraws from any involvement in the Council of Sanctuary / City of Sanctuary programme
(b) Formally notifies the City of Sanctuary organisation in writing
(c) Remove all references to “Council of Sanctuary” from Council communications, websites, and materials
(d) Ensure that no Council funding, staff time, buildings or resources are used in support of the Sanctuary programme.