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Members noted that sponsors need to be either related to the Ukraine citizens they will be supporting, or be known the them.  A number of sponsors had contacted the Department, via the government portal, and the Department was carrying out DBS checks as part of the safeguarding process, as well as accommodation checks.   The Department had dates for the arrival of Ukranian citizens, and asked Members for their support in terms of anyone with Russian/Ukranian language skills. 

The Director explained that the Department’s capacity had been reduced as part of the City Corporation’s Target Operating Model but this might need to be revisited in light of additional pressures on resources.