Decision

(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.