In a major step towards providing refuge and support, the first families have been housed in Boston Borough thanks to government funding secured by the council.
Back in June, the council announced its success in securing funding through the government’s Local Authority Housing Fund (LAHF) scheme, earmarked for the purchase of five family-sized homes.
The LAHF is designed to reduce extra pressures on housing and homelessness services so they can continue to provide for local households with housing needs – it means there is no negative impacts on existing housing waiting lists.
Last month, the council celebrated the occupancy of the first two properties by Ukrainian families who, for the past 18 to 24 months, have endured life in temporary accommodation. Since resettling in the UK, these families have been actively engaged in work and training, showcasing resilience and determination in the face of adversity.
Cllr John Baxter, Portfolio Holder for Housing and Planning at Boston Borough Council, said: “We very much hope that these families moving into this accommodation will be able to fully integrate into the local community and the borough as a whole.
“Securing this additional accommodation has reduced pressures on our Housing Needs and Homelessness service and enabled the Council to continue to provide long-term for local households with housing needs.”
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