JUST two refugee families from war-ravaged Syria have been found homes in Teignbridge, it has been revealed.

The shortage in the number of families arriving in the area has been blamed on the lack of housing available.

Teignbridge Council, which promised to take in six families from the Middle East, says it is continuing to play its part in bringing refugees to the UK.

It says it’s working with other councils to help resettle them.

A council spokesman said: ‘Teignbridge remains committed to housing six refugee families.

‘Resettled families will live in private rented properties that the landlord has leased to the council.

‘Syrian refugee families do not get any preferential treatment for housing – and the UK Government is providing funding for housing and other council costs.’

He added: ‘The rate of arrival depends on the supply of sustainable and affordable housing from private landlords.’

Anyone interested in discussing offering accommodation can contact the council by emailing housing@ teignbridge.gov.uk.

The Mid-Devon Advertiser asked the council whether either of the refugee families living locally would be interested in speaking to the paper for a feature about their new homes.

A spokesman said: ‘For the time being, we are protecting the privacy of resettled families, though of course we are aware of public and media interest.’