Medway Council commits to “Homes for Ukraine” initiative
Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022 and has been ruthless in their military action, specifically towards the innocent civilians trying to live their everyday lives. The conflict has seen thousands lose their lives, including children, and over 3.9 million Ukrainians displaced across Europe - mainly women and children. These sights have been harrowing across the globe and as a Council we have a duty to support the Government “Homes for Ukraine” initiative.
This initiative will provide Ukrainian refugees a safe home to re-evaluate and plan their next move, which has been kindly offered by Medway residents.
This Council commits to:
· Inspecting volunteers’ accommodation in line with Government regulations
· Vetting those who apply to house a Ukrainian family under the Homes for Ukraine initiative
· Vetting, where possible, refugee Ukrainian families.
· Providing support to those refugees to get established in their new lives in Britain
· Distributing available Government funding to these families as soon as possible
· Providing support to those Medway residents who have volunteered their homes
· Thanking Medway residents for opening their homes to a Ukrainian family
Medway Council is fully committed to providing support where we can and ensuring every Ukrainian family who comes to Medway will have a safe space and receive any support they may need to adjust to life in the UK. We are also committed to ensuring Medway residents who have volunteered under the programme are provided with any support they may require, not least because of the immense kindness they have displayed. We pledge to continue this effort and show Medway as the welcoming Child Friendly city we know it to be.
Minutes:
Councillor Brake proposed an alteration to his previously submitted motion. In accordance with Council Rule 11.4.1, the meeting’s consent was signified without discussion, therefore, the altered motion was considered as follows [change from the published motion is shown as strikethrough]:
“Medway Council commits to “Homes for Ukraine” initiative
Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022 and has been ruthless in their military action, specifically towards the innocent civilians trying to live their everyday lives. The conflict has seen thousands lose their lives, including children, and over 3.9 million Ukrainians displaced across Europe - mainly women and children. These sights have been harrowing across the globe and as a Council we have a duty to support the Government “Homes for Ukraine” initiative.
This initiative will provide Ukrainian refugees a safe home to re-evaluate and plan their next move, which has been kindly offered by Medway residents.
This Council commits to:
· Inspecting volunteers’ accommodation in line with Government regulations
· Vetting those who apply to house a Ukrainian family under the Homes for Ukraine initiative
·
Vetting where possible, refugee Ukrainian
families
· Providing support to those refugees to get established in their new lives in Britain
· Distributing available Government funding to these families as soon as possible
· Providing support to those Medway residents who have volunteered their homes
· Thanking Medway residents for opening their homes to a Ukrainian family
Medway Council is fully committed to providing support where we can and ensuring every Ukrainian family who comes to Medway will have a safe space and receive any support they may need to adjust to life in the UK. We are also committed to ensuring Medway residents who have volunteered under the programme are provided with any support they may require, not least because of the immense kindness they have displayed. We pledge to continue this effort and show Medway as the welcoming Child Friendly city we know it to be.”
Decision:
On being put to the vote, the substantive motion was carried.
Medway Council commits to “Homes for Ukraine” initiative
Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022 and has been ruthless in their military action, specifically towards the innocent civilians trying to live their everyday lives. The conflict has seen thousands lose their lives, including children, and over 3.9 million Ukrainians displaced across Europe - mainly women and children. These sights have been harrowing across the globe and as a Council we have a duty to support the Government “Homes for Ukraine” initiative.
This initiative will provide Ukrainian refugees a safe home to re-evaluate and plan their next move, which has been kindly offered by Medway residents.
This Council commits to:
· Inspecting volunteers’ accommodation in line with Government regulations
· Vetting those who apply to house a Ukrainian family under the Homes for Ukraine initiative
· Providing support to those refugees to get established in their new lives in Britain
· Distributing available Government funding to these families as soon as possible
· Providing support to those Medway residents who have volunteered their homes
· Thanking Medway residents for opening their homes to a Ukrainian family
Medway Council is fully committed to providing support where we can and ensuring every Ukrainian family who comes to Medway will have a safe space and receive any support they may need to adjust to life in the UK. We are also committed to ensuring Medway residents who have volunteered under the programme are provided with any support they may require, not least because of the immense kindness they have displayed. We pledge to continue this effort and show Medway as the welcoming Child Friendly city we know it to be.