Government opens new scheme to welcome Ukrainian refugees to the UK
andybodders From today, residents around the country can register to offer a room or home to refugees from Putin’s war in Ukraine. Residents (sponsors) will have to sign up for six…
Ludlow and other towns open for donations for Afghan refugees
Across the county, collections points have opened for donations of clothing and other items for Afghan refugees. Locally, Nicola North has once again stepped up to help with the latest…
Urgent call for properties in Ludlow to house Afghan refugees (updated)
Shropshire Council has joined more than 100 councils across the UK that have informed the government it will accept refugees from the current crisis and support them. Shropshire has a…
#RefugeesWelcome: “Syrian Salopians” are settling in Shropshire – we are seeking housing in Ludlow
A year ago, I proposed that Shropshire Council set up a working party to examine how the council should react to the Syrian refugee crisis. Days later, the then prime…
An update on #RefugeesWelcome in Shropshire
Shropshire Council is currently seeking a provider to support refugee families under the Syrian vulnerable person resettlement programme. Our county has only limited experience in taking in refugees. A working…