Inspections announced for Kenilworth residents offering their homes to Ukrainian refugees

By James Smith

1st Apr 2022 | Local News

Refugees flee from Ukraine into Poland (Image by Tom Maddick via SWNS)
Refugees flee from Ukraine into Poland (Image by Tom Maddick via SWNS)

Residents offering their homes to people fleeing the conflict in Ukraine are set to have an inspection from the district council.

Many households have already signed up for the government's 'Homes for Ukraine' scheme with offers of rooms or entire homes.

Warwick District Council is now working its way through the list of applications to arrange inspections.

Applicants have been sent guidance ahead of the visits to make sure the needs of the Ukrainian people are met.

"We are very grateful for the swiftness of the response by the local community to offer their homes," said Cllr Jan Matecki, WDC's portfolio holder for homes, health and wellbeing.

"People arriving in the UK from Ukraine have been through so much already, we therefore want to offer the warmest of welcomes and the best possible experiences to those who come to South Warwickshire."

Cllr Jo Barker of Stratford-on-Avon District Council added: "I am heartened by the outpouring of support from local residents and communities to provide assistance to people from Ukraine.

"We are working hard to ensure we inspect as many properties as quickly as we are able to ensure that we support the community effort to deliver a safe and welcoming environment."

Details of the Homes for Ukraine scheme can be found on the Warwick District Council website.

     

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