Merton marks first anniversary of invasion of Ukraine
London Borough of Merton will be observing a minute’s silence at 11am in front of the Civic Centre to show solidarity with all Ukrainians
Category Archives: Ukraine
Merton increases payments to Ukraine hosts as cost of living bites
Council will pay £100 extra to families who have volunteered to have refugees stay with them in addition to £350 from the government
Ukrainians mark independence day and holiday activity programme
Through summer, Commonside Trust and the Polish Family Association ran programmes for Ukrainians of all ages
Merton marks Ukrainian Independence Day
In the space of just half a year, Merton residents have welcomed around 750 people into their midst with a fantastic spirit of openness and self-sacrifice
Merton celebrates Wimbledon with event for Ukrainian refugees
They joined local hosts and volunteers working in the borough and council staff to celebrate this year’s event
Government set to change law after Merton’s Ukraine plea
The Government has introduced legislation that will allow councils to exit contracts with firms such as the Russian energy giant Gazprom on ethical grounds, a change which Merton Council called […]
Ukraine update: payment form for hosts launches
Register now to claim your £350 a month Thank-You payments from the Government
Ukraine: webinar and Facebook group for hosts launched
Latest news about community and council activity around welcoming Ukrainian refugees to the Merton
Hosts welcome Homes for Ukraine guests as aid arrives in Poland
Merton hosts began to welcome their first guests through the Homes for Ukraine scheme during the last week, with more expected over Easter
Merton welcomes Ukrainian refugees
Merton has continued to receive Ukrainians over the last week, predominantly at the moment through the Friends and Family scheme