Council leader pledges continued support for Ukraine as courageous country fights on against invader

 

The Ukraine national flag continues to fly aloft Grimsby Town Hall

TODAY, on Ukraine’s National Independence Day, North East Lincolnshire Council’s leader has voiced his support both for those of the country’s nationals who are now living here and to their local hosts.

It was today in 1991 that Ukraine’s parliament vowed to separate from the Soviet Union - a day that also marks six months since war began.

In the course of those six months, 56 people have escaped the fighting to find sanctuary and new futures in North East Lincolnshire as part of the national Homes for Ukraine Scheme.

Nationally, the UK has so far welcomed more than 100,000 people with the numbers locally set to increase further as sponsors continue to come forward. 

Sponsors apply to welcome individuals or families into their homes and are properly matched to people fleeing the war, following the appropriate safeguarding checks.

The Ukraine flag continues to fly above Grimsby Town Hall as a reflection of the borough’s support.

Says NELC leader Cllr Philip Jackson: "The Ukraine people can be assured we are thinking of them today - our hearts go out to them.

"It is a time for reflection today as we recall the dreadful events of the last six months.

"We live in the hope that this conflict will end."

More about the sponsor scheme is at: Help and support for Ukraine – NELC | NELC (nelincs.gov.uk)