Councillors in Lewisham, south London, are scheduled to vote next week on a motion that would end cooperation between borough officials and the UK Home Office regarding immigration enforcement, according to reports. The proposal is framed by supporters as aligning Lewisham with the idea of “sanctuary cities,” which has been adopted in other countries, including the United States. If approved, the motion would direct council involvement away from immigration raids or related enforcement activity with the Home Office. The reports describe the measure as part of a broader political debate about how local authorities should handle immigration enforcement and what level of coordination should occur with national agencies. The sources note that the decision is pending the council vote, meaning any operational changes would depend on the outcome of the motion. The reports do not provide further detail on the specific mechanisms of cooperation to be stopped, nor do they describe any official response from the Home Office or the council leadership. A final outcome is expected after the scheduled council vote.