Council to help Syrian refugees resettle in Dudley

Dudley Council is to spend up to £350,000 helping Syrian refugees to resettle in the borough.

Six families have already been welcomed to Dudley and the council has agreed to help a further 14 over a five year period.

A four-year contract - valued at between £100,000 and £350,000 - was put out to tender by the authority, seeking a provider to help the efugees learn English and adjust to their new surroundings.

Bids closed on Tuesday and the contract is due to start on April 3.