The possibility of housing Syrian refugees in Richmond will be discussed in the public questions section, alongside community parking zones and housing association targets, at a full council meeting next week.
Caroline Allen will ask the leader of the council, Lord True, if a working group might explore the possibility of housing refugees in the borough under the Syrian Vulnerable Persons Relocation scheme.
In September, the Government pledged to resettle 20,000 Syrian refugees in the next five years. The Home Office is aiming for an equal distribution of refugees.
Chris Key will ask Lord True why the council supports the principle of selling housing association property despite having only built half the intended number of affordable houses.
Cabinet Member for Highways and Streetscene Councillor Stephen Speak will be asked about parking zones.
Richmond Council will meet at 7pm on Tuesday, November 24, at Council Chamber, York House, Richmond Road, Twickenham.
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