Decision details

(1)      Warwickshire’s Renewed Support For Ukraine

Warwickshire County Council is disturbed by the continuing horrific devastation in Ukraine, and the devastating effect 3 years of war has had on the Country.  In light of this, and as a way of expressing support for members of our communities who are from or who have ties with Ukraine,

This Council:

1.         Continues to stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine and their families and friends, including those local to Warwickshire;

2.         Continues to support those families fleeing from conflict recognising that many are now concerned about renewing their permissions to remain in the UK by seeking ways which the Council can support those who may be struggling with applications;

3.         Continues to seek ways in which a thriving Ukrainian culture can be supported during this difficult time and signpost people to existing community support groups including those supporting mental health problems caused by PTSD and other related conditions.

(2)      Climate Resilience and Flooding Support

Warwickshire County Council recognises the important role that Councils play in climate resilience: through their role as place shapers and community leaders at the forefront of adaptation efforts delivering essential services that protect public health, manage roads and infrastructure, and prepare people and places against flooding.

Recognising that climate impacts like warmer and wetter winters, hotter and drier summers, and more intense and frequent weather extremes as a result of climate change (recognised by this Council in its recently published Sustainable Futures Annual Report) are already impacting residents, like those residents affected by recent Storm Henk:

This Council:

1.         Will further encourage affected/eligible residents and businesses to apply for the Property Flood Resilience (PFR) grant, offering up to £5000 (including VAT) to implement measures that will make their properties more resilient in the future;

2.         Help residents and businesses to understand what other opportunities are available to them to forward fund the contribution required for accessing the PFR grant and thus make the grant as accessible as possible.