Hundreds of Leicestershire families support Ukrainians fleeing war
More than 500 Leicestershire families have hosted Ukrainian guests
Tree planting marks one year of Ukrainian guests in Leicestershire
An oak tree has been planted to mark one year of solidarity with Ukraine
Council underlines solidarity with Ukraine
Residents across Leicestershire are being thanked for supporting those fleeing war-torn Ukraine – as latest numbers show 1,000 people have applied for visas to live with families in the county.
Partners band together to support Ukrainian refugees
Support includes accommodation, safeguarding, healthcare, education, translation and employment
Leicestershire mobilises to support Ukrainian refugees fleeing the Russian invasion
"We must be ready to help", says county council leader Nick Rushton
Leader wants to cut all council's financial links with Russia following the invasion of Ukraine
Councillor Nick Rushton has asked for a review of contracts, spending and pension fund investments as he looks to sever all the authority's ties with Russian firms
County leaders call for Leicestershire to be ready to help refugees from Ukraine
“We all stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine in opposing the horror which is being unleashed upon them by Russia and that each and every one of us stands ready to help, however and wherever we can."