Three families fleeing Afghanistan have started a new life in West Dunbartonshire.
Since the Taliban took control of the Middle Eastern country last month, thousands of Afghans have escaped the country.
The UK Government committed to welcoming around 5,000 people in the first year and up to 20,000 over the coming years in a bid to resettle those affected by the takeover.
But the ensuing crisis has seen this number increase as the British Armed Forces evacuated as many families as they could before the last flights left.
It is estimated around 7,000 families have been evacuated and are now in the United Kingdom.
And the council has confirmed that three families have been received locally with accommodation provided and children attending school.
Bank accounts have been opened for the families, they have been registered with a GP and they have been signed up for benefits.
A report going before councillors at next week’s full council meeting reads: “Housing Support workers are also exploring employment and retraining opportunities with the new adult arrivals and ensuring the limited language gaps are addressed through English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) classes.
“The families have also met and made contact with other Afghan families living in the area who have been very welcoming and supportive and have helped them become familiar with their local area.”
The report goes on to say that the authority will likely welcome another 16 families over the coming year.
Costs are expected to be met by the Home Office.
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