Council Seeks Homes For Afghan Refugees
Written by HFM News on 20th September 2021
People across Harborough are being urged to help find homes for Afghan refugees.
The District Council has agreed to accommodate the families of at least two people who used to work with British forces, before the Taliban took control, as part of a government scheme.
Together with authorities across Leicestershire, its urging anyone with an empty property, which would be suitable for families, to register them via an online government form HERE
Council Leader Phil King is encouraging people to help:
While donations of items can be offered online, the Councils are urging people to put that on hold for the time being as the focus is on finding suitable self-contained homes.
Support packages will be in place to help families settle in.
