Milton Keynes is set to receive £640,223 from the Government as part of the Homelessness Prevention Grant: Homes for Ukraine Scheme Support to ensure Ukrainian guests can be supported to move into their own homes and reduce the risk of homelessness.
This funding has been allocated to all local authorities in England reflecting on both Homes for Ukraine arrival numbers reported for each local authority and wider homelessness pressures. Also, as a top-up to the existing Homelessness Prevention Grant, this grant is ringfenced to ensure local authorities are resourced to prevent homelessness.
The Government is expecting the funding will be prioritised for supporting Ukrainian guests into sustainable accommodation, for example through access to the private rental sector, supporting employment access, and facilitating ongoing sponsorship into guests’ second year.
Ben Everitt, the MP for Milton Keynes North, commented: “The people of Milton Keynes have opened their arms to Ukrainians in their hour of need.
"I welcome this additional funding which is for supporting our Ukrainian guests into sustainable accommodation and helping them get employment.”
Ben also recently took part in the Race For Ukraine event at Daytona Milton Keynes to help raise money for the people of Ukraine - captaining a team including Milton Keynes South MP Iain Stewart and Buckingham MP Greg Smith.
