Agenda item

Mayor's Statement on Ukraine

Minutes:

Referring to recent events in Ukraine, the Mayor expressed that the Council’s thoughts were with the Ukrainian people, their family, and friends. Slough had a long and proud history of welcoming people from across the world and supported all the efforts at home and abroad to help those affected by the situation in Ukraine.

 

The Leader of the Council informed the meeting that following discussions with the Leader of the Conservative Group, it was agreed that the Council would formally concur with the Council of European Municipalities and Regions Statement on Ukraine, as tabled at the meeting.  

 

The Council held a minute’s applause in a show of support and solidarity with Ukraine and all other communities affected and displaced by war.