Issue - meetings

By Councillor Day - Support for Ukrainian Refugees

“Council notes:

•           The exemplar work of Council colleagues in providing support to Ukrainian displaced persons; and

•           The outstanding work by The Hub at Gogar and The Advice Shop on the High Street in providing support, advice and access to benefits.

Council also recognises the sterling effort of Volunteer Edinburgh in staffing the airport arrivals hub, providing a warm welcome and support.

Council further thanks the third sector, AUGB, Nat West and private businesses for their support across the city.

Notes the Scottish Government have over 1200 Ukrainian people on the ship Victoria and over 350 people in hotels and/or apartments across Edinburgh.

Notes the Council is awaiting clarification from COSLA on the funding for the education of Ukrainian refugee children, this should be confirmed on 6th December.

Calls for an update report to Policy and Sustainability Committee in early 2023 on:

•           Scottish Government plans for onward housing;

•           Access to health provision and public health plans on the ship; and

•           Costs incurred to date and costs reimbursed by the UK and Scottish Governments.”