Celebrating the Contribution of Overseas Born and Asylum-Seeking Residents
At the Teignbridge District Council meeting on Thursday, 23 October 2025, I will be proposing a motion to recognise the huge contribution and impact that overseas-born and asylum-seeking residents make to our district — in the NHS and care services, our schools, hospitality and tourism, and the Armed Forces.
This is an opportunity for a serious and respectful debate, not an emotional or divisive one.
It’s about facts, fairness, and community — acknowledging that Teignbridge’s greatest strength lies in the compassion, creativity, and hard work of everyone who calls it home.
We’ve always been a welcoming district, and our communities are richer for it.
Every resident — wherever they were born — deserves dignity, respect, and opportunity.
You can read the full motion in the Full Council Agenda papers on the Teignbridge District Council website.
This is an important issue that deserves open, thoughtful discussion.
You can also attend the Full Council meeting in person on 23 October or follow the debate live online via the Teignbridge District Council webcast.
Let’s have a conversation based on understanding and shared values — not division.
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