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Support for Ukraine


Wadebridge Town Council stands with the people of Ukraine in the face of invasion by Russia and our thoughts are with everyone affected by this action.  There are many ways in which individuals can show their support, from financial donations to registering to house refugees.

At a meeting last week Wadebridge Town Council resolved to:

  • Work with the Betjeman Centre to ensure that support for refugees and host families is co-ordinated and can react to the needs of those requiring support.
  • Provide accommodation in Town Council buildings to accommodate a meeting place for host families and refugees.
  • Nominate a Town Councillor to liaise with other organisations in town to facilitate bookings and proposed activities.
  • Contact Cornwall Council and ask them to confirm the support they can provide to individuals, groups, volunteers and Town and Parish Councils to support refugee and host families.
  • Contact Cornwall Councillors for Wadebridge, Cllr Carol Mould and Cllr Robin Moorcroft, to ask what they can do to assist our Community and whether Cornwall Council buildings/space can be made available for use.
  • Create a Social Media Group as a hub for sharing information. 

Please note that a Facebook group titled Love Wadebridge Supports Ukrainians has now been established as a central point of communication.

Donating items

At present, the most urgent support that charities need is financial. Some organisations have urged people not to donate items at present as it’s hard to distribute them effectively. Financial donations through official campaigns will have a positive impact on both refugees and the local economies supporting them.

Unsolicited donations of support items, although well-meant, can obstruct supply chains and delay more urgent life-saving assistance from getting through. Charities with experience of responding to disasters are best placed to reach victims on the ground. Organisations across the UK are gathering essential supplies, such as clothes, first aid and sanitary products. Many charities and community groups will have lists of items they need. 

Financial Donations

There are lots of organisations across the UK and internationally who have launched appeals including the following:

Register to house refugees

The government has launched their Homes for Ukraine scheme giving UK residents the opportunity to register their interest in housing Ukrainian refugees as they arrive in the UK. Individual sponsors will be asked to provide homes or a spare room rent-free for as long as they are able, with a minimum stay of 6 months. In return, they will receive £350 per month.

Sponsors will need to name a Ukrainian refugee they would like to host. The government is encouraging people to connect with refugees through formal channels such as charities, community groups and non-government organisations. Charities that could help you connect with a refugee include Refugees at HomeRoom for RefugeesShelter 4 Ukraine and Reset.

Please note that financial support will only be provided to those who house refugees through this official government scheme.

Government support schemes

Guidance on government support available to Ukrainian nationals and their family members, including the Ukraine Family Scheme.

Giving safely

If you’re looking to donate to causes working in Ukraine and neighbouring countries, you should make a few simple checks before giving:

  • Check the charity’s name and registration number at www.gov.uk/checkcharity
  • Make sure the charity is genuine before giving any financial information
  • Be careful when responding to emails or clicking on links within them
  • Contact or find out more online about the charity that you’re seeking to donate to or work with to understand how they are spending their funds
  • Look out for the Fundraising Badge on charity fundraising materials, this is the logo which shows that a charity has committed to fundraise in line with the Code of Fundraising Practice

 Support for parents and carers

  • It is difficult to be able to answer questions that children may be asking about what is happening in Ukraine.
  • There are a number of resources available with content to help children better understand the information they are seeing and hearing about and also content that provides support to parents on how to talk about the war in Ukraine and where to find support.

A list of some of these resources can be found below:

Cornwall Council

  • Cornwall Council are encouraging residents to get behind local and national efforts to provide much-needed support for the people of Ukraine. They want to support the government’s initiative to offer homes to refugees.
  • To find out more about way to support or information about the governments ‘Home for Ukraine’ scheme visit Cornwall Councils dedicated webpages:

Homes for Ukraine – Cornwall Council

Help for Ukraine - Cornwall Council

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LOVE WADEBRIDGE❗

Wadebridge Town Council would like to advise Parishioners or anyone with an interest in Wadebridge that the Facebook page ‘Love Wadebridge’ is NOT a Wadebridge Town Council Facebook page.  It is NOT endorsed by the Town Council and the Town Council do not monitor the discussions about our town on this page.  If you have any concerns about areas which the Town Council is responsible for or have any general queries about our town please do so via the Town Council Website using the ‘contact us’ form or email the Town Clerk directly on townclerk@wadebridge-tc .gov.uk 

The admin of the Love Wadebridge site is a Town Councillor but that admin role does not mean that any issues/concerns raised via the Love Wadebridge Facebook site will be forwarded to the Town Council.  Any response to items provided by admin on the Love Wadebridge Facebook page is not a Town Council response.  Please contact the Town Council directly as this will address any queries/concerns immediately and may help with any incorrect information.

If you want to talk to the Town Council please talk to us directly please.  The Town Council can’t help if you don’t speak to us directly and we are here to help.

 

⚠️  Annekas Bridge – AN UPDATE FROM CORMAC  ⚠️

** With a start date of 18th May, our aim would be to complete the refurbishment of the Camel Footbridge by the 23rd July. **

"We are writing to further update you on the refurbishment of the Camel Footbridge. We have been following up the necessary licences, but it has become apparent that they will not be issued before the 18th May. The Regulatory Authorities; the Environment Agency (EA) and Marine Maritime Organisation (MMO), require sufficient time to assess and process the licenses properly and we are unable to commence any works until these permissions are in place. A date of 18th May has therefore been proposed, as the earliest possible start for the project.

Part of the regulatory process for the licence application is a four week consultation period. You may therefore see some notifications being put up around the bridge identifying the upcoming works and inviting feedback from users and interested parties. This will be followed by a review by the regulatory authorities, of any comments raised or actions necessary around obtaining the licences. As a matter of course we remain in regular touch with the various authorities, to gain updates and to ensure they have all the information required.

With a start date of 18th May, our aim would be to complete the refurbishment of the Camel Footbridge by the 23rd July. This would allow the bridge to open in time for the start of school’s summer holiday period. Much of the work is dependent on good weather and this has potential to impact our programme, however we will be working extended hours, including evenings and weekends, in order to complete the project at the earliest possible opportunity.

We appreciate the revised start dates have been inconvenient and difficult to plan around, as well as communicating a changing picture to the people who most use the bridge, and so are grateful for your patience and understanding.

If you have any queries or concerns about this work, please call 0300 1234 222 or email contracting@cormacltd.co.uk "

** Please note - Wadebridge Town Council have nothing to do with the works on the Annekas Bridge. We also have no control over the dates, timings or the works that are taking place, and the information we are sharing with members of the public is what we have been given **


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WORKS IN EGLOSHAYLE CEMETERY

The Town Council’s Parks Team will begin works in Egloshayle Cemetery on Tuesday 29 March 2022.

The works will be in the Peter Pan area and will entail removal of the remaining hedge and digging out tree stumps. We will also be installing a new fence and planting hedging as well as laying turf to complete the works.

We understand that visitors to the cemetery may be affected by the works and the team will do their best to complete the works as quickly as possible in order to limit any distress or inconvenience caused.

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