FOUR AFGHAN FAMILIES WILL BE OFFERED FRESH START IN NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE

FOUR families fleeing Afghanistan are soon set to be starting a new life North East Lincolnshire.

The council confirmed today that temporary accommodation and support will be provided for those who have worked closely with British Armed Forces in Afghanistan.

This is in response to a Government request to local authorities across the UK  for help with a resettlement initiative.

Says NELC leader Cllr Philip Jackson: "It is the right thing to do - these people took a tremendous risk when they supported our soldiers in Afghanistan."

Backing has come across the political spectrum

Comments Labour leader Cllr Matthew Patrick: "We are fully supportive of resettlements efforts."

Agrees the  Liberal Democrat leader Cllr Steve Beasant: "These families will be tired, scared and confused. 

"We in North East Lincolnshire can offer them support as they start their new lives in a strange country.

"I am really pleased that the council has agreed to support those that have shown the same kindness to our troops."

The families will be offered  temporary accommodation and support with finding employment, school places for children and English language skills for women and children.

To donate items of clothing, contact www.gov.uk/help-refugees.