South West Strategic Migration Board
Terms of Reference
Purpose
To oversee the work of the South West Strategic Migration Partnership.
Objectives
1. To agree the annual business plan and annual report for the Partnership.
2. To consider national policy developments and their implications for the
South West of England – including appropriate liaison with, and
representation on, national groups supported by UKBA and the Local
Government Group.
3. To agree the overall governance of the partnership and coordinate work
between the two forums and any other sub groups considered necessary.
4. To provide a strategic overview of the effects of migration on the South
West
5. To ensure the partnership fulfils the terms of the enabling grant
agreement, namely to:
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Facilitate collaboration among the UK Border Agency, regional and
local government and non-governmental organisations and, regional
and local stakeholders to develop a strategic approach to promoting
the benefits of migration and minimising any adverse impacts.

Facilitate strategic regional debate on migration issues among
partners.
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Monitor migration impacts and trends, and raise awareness of
issues, risks and opportunities within the regional area to inform
policy.
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Contribute to the development and implementation of local and
national migration policy.
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Work with local delivery partners to design and oversee delivery of
services that meet migrants’ needs in that region.
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Engage and communicate with national, regional and local
stakeholders.
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Acts as a conduit for two-way information between UK Border
Agency, other government departments and regional partners.
Membership
The Board brings together the Chairs of the South West Forum for Migrant
Workers and the South West Forum for Asylum Seekers and Refugees,
together with the UKBA Regional Director, the South West Councils Chief
Executive and includes space for 1 elected representative from each of the
asylum dispersal areas (Bristol, South Gloucestershire, Gloucestershire,
Plymouth and Swindon). Substitutes are permitted at officer level if required.
The representative from Gloucestershire should consult with and take account
of the views of Gloucester City Council where appropriate. The Board will be
chaired by an elected member, who will report through South West Councils’
membership structure.
Meetings
The Board will meet 2 times a year.
Membership
Title
Mr
Forename
Peter
Surname
Aley
DCC
Mr
Mr
Rob
David
Nigel
Beckley
Bowater
Costley
Ms
Cllr
Ms
Mrs
Jane
Andrew
Elinor
Bryony
Farleigh
Gravells
Harris
Houlden
Mr
Ms
Cllr
Ms
Cllr
Ms
Ms
Cllr
Rev
Canon
Mr
Ray
Linda
Brian
Yvette
Guy
Katie
Tina
Sam
Hulin
Joseph
Mattock
Naylor
Poultney
Pratt
Reid
Scott
Organisation
Plymouth City Council
Avon and Somerset
Constabulary
South West Councils
TUC South West
United Kingdom Borders
Agency
Gloucestershire County Council
Refugee Action South West
South West Councils
Avon and Somerset
Constabulary
Bristol City Council
Swindon Borough Council
Job Centre Plus - South West
Bristol City Council
Equality South West
Gloucestershire County Council
South Gloucestershire Council
Adrian
Donald
Slade
Wallace
South West Churches Forum
South West Councils