Migration in numbers
- More than 1100 asylum seekers supported (over 900 of these have been granted leave to remain through the Streamlined Asylum Process in the last year) including signposting and referrals to key integration services including Housing, Civic orientation, Language, Welfare benefits.
- 321 women helped to improve wider integration outcomes i.e. ESOL, digital and financial literacy skills
- 84 Young people aged 16-29 not in employment, education or training helped through the Your Vision Your Future Project
- 147 refugees resettled between April 2023-March 2024. This includes 65 adults and 82 children
- 190 refugees completed intensive English language course linked to employment support provided by Adult Education Service and the Migration Team
- 94 clients supported into employment
- 40 Volunteers trained some of whom are actively contributing to City Council projects and services.
- 24 Roma community members supported with ESOL and conversation classes
Monitoring data: April 2023- March 2024
- 286 Hong Kong (British National Overseas) received
- 382 asylum seekers in temporary accommodation
- 1483 dispersed asylum seekers in Coventry
- 142 Ukrainian new arrivals under the Homes for Ukraine scheme
Coventry City Council remains committed to creating a welcoming environment and shared prosperity, where everyone can thrive, contribute to our community, and build successful futures.