Councils across Wales are working hastily to build modular homes and other temporary accommodation including utilising spaces above shops in a rush to house Ukrainian refugees as the Welsh Government prepares to close its welcome centres.
Around 1,700 refugees who fled Vladamir Putin's war remain housed in welcome centres (mainly hotels) in Wales established as part of the Welsh Government's 'super sponsor' scheme. The Welsh Government is now moving to close these welcome centres in a matter of weeks at a time when appetite of sponsors to take in refugees remains significantly down on this time last year due to cost of living.
The Welsh Government said it is working with councils to encourage them to make bids for modular homes similar to those already planned for Llantwit Major in the Vale of Glamorgan. Councils can use their permitted development rights to commence work without planning permission.
