sanctuary seekers
Lambeth Council is progressing its strategy to support sanctuary seekers, with many actions completed.
Lambeth Council is progressing its Borough of Sanctuary Strategy, which aims to improve support for asylum seekers and refugees. In October 2026, the Adult Social Care and Health Scrutiny Sub-Committee received an update, noting that 15 of the strategy's 27 actions have been completed, with nine others in progress.
The strategy, published in March 2026, was developed with input from individuals with lived experience to amplify their voices. It follows Lambeth's re-accreditation as a Borough of Sanctuary in December 2025, outlining the council's approach to supporting those seeking refuge.
Key facts
- Lambeth's Adult Social Care and Health Scrutiny Sub-Committee received an update on the strategy in October 2026. Source
- 15 of 27 actions in Lambeth's sanctuary seeker strategy have been completed. Source
- Lambeth's Borough of Sanctuary Strategy was published in March 2026. Source
- Lambeth was re-accredited as a Borough of Sanctuary in December 2025. Source
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