The LGA stands in support and solidarity with Ukraine, and is keen to work with government on arrivals schemes and other related issues, including cyber security and community cohesion and resilience.
Statements and letters
Letter: Local government's role in supporting arrivals from Ukraine
A joint letter from the four UK local government associations to The Rt Hon Priti Patel MP and The Rt Hon Michael Gove MP, outlining key priorities for joint work between national and local government.
Survey of Homelessness Presentations by Ukrainian Arrivals
This report presents the findings of a LGA survey of councils from April 2022 to obtain a snapshot of the number of new Ukrainian households presenting to homelessness services. Data from this survey has been combined with data from an equivalent survey of London boroughs conducted by London Councils to provide an overall picture of the situation. National data collected by Government is now available.
Press releases
LGA stands in support and solidarity with Ukraine
Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the LGA's four political groups have endorsed a statement from the Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR), strongly condemn the multiple attacks and violations of the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine. The LGA joins CEMR in calling on local and regional governments throughout Europe to endorse the statement, which is open to signature by any councillor.