Derbyshire ready to welcome Ukrainian refugees if needed
The County Council has said it's ready to offer safe accommodation
Last updated 3rd Mar 2022
Ukrainian refugees will be welcomed in Derbyshire, should they need to come here, the County Council has confirmed.
They ready to offer safe accommodation, food and clothing to those fleeing the war.
On Wednesday (2 March) Councillor Barry Lewis, leader of Derbyshire County Council, said people here stand with the people of Ukraine.
He added:
“The actions of Russia in invading the Ukraine are abhorrent and I have no doubt that the Government will be contacting councils across the country to seek support for housing Ukrainian refugees as they escape the horrendous situation being experienced in their country.
It was also announced today that the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC), a group of 15 charities, launched a joint fundraising appeal to help more than a million refugees fleeing Ukraine.
With the Ukrainian Humanitarian Appeal, the government will match pound-for-pound up to ÂŁ20 million donated by the public to this appeal.