Worcester Guildhall lights up for Ukraine

The Guildhall has been lit up yellow and blue, the colours of the Ukrainian flag, while the flag itself is being flown just down the road in Cathedral Square.

The flag of Ukraine is also being flown at the University of Worcester, at both the St John’s Campus and at the Art House.

Worcester City Council has announced that a candle-lit vigil will take place next week to give Worcester residents a chance to pay respect to those affected by the conflict.

We will let you know as soon as a date and time have been announced.

The flag of Ukraine flies outside Worcester Cathedral

The leaders of four political parties in Worcester have also released a statement voicing their support for the city’s Eastern European population and the nation of Ukraine.

“There can be no one in Worcester who is unmoved by the plight of Ukraine at this terrible time,” they said.

Welcoming refugees from Ukraine

“Our city and county are home to a strong and proud Eastern European population and we know that they will stand with us when we say that our hearts go out to the people of Ukraine.

“Many refugees from this conflict will make their way to the UK under the Government’s programme, and we look forward to welcoming some of them to Worcester.

“As a symbol of our support, we are flying the Ukrainian flag in Cathedral Square and lighting the Guildhall in blue and yellow.

“The Disasters Emergency Committee has now launched a Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal and we would like to encourage anyone who feels able to make a donation to do so at www.dec.org.uk.”

The statement was signed by Conservative councillor Marc Bayliss, Labour’s Adrian Gregson, the Green Party’s Louis Stephen, and Mel Allcott of the Liberal Democrats.