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Borough of Sanctuary programme

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Wandsworth Council's Cabinet decided in October 2026 to end its Borough of Sanctuary programme.

Wandsworth Council's Cabinet decided on 12 October 2026 to end its Borough of Sanctuary programme, which is the council's initiative to be a 'Borough of Sanctuary'. This decision will lead to the disbandment of the Wandsworth Migration Board and the cessation of its associated grants fund.

The decision forms part of a wider Medium Term Financial Strategy, which aims to address a significant structural budget gap. This strategy is driven by factors including reduced government funding, rising demand for statutory services, and inflation.

Key facts

  1. Wandsworth Council's Cabinet decided on 12 October 2026 to end its Borough of Sanctuary programme. Source
  2. The decision includes disbanding the Wandsworth Migration Board and ceasing its grants fund. Source
  3. This is part of a Medium Term Financial Strategy to address a structural budget gap. Source
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