The number of Ukrainians which have moved to Macclesfield since the invasion has been confirmed.

83 Ukrainian refugees have arrived in Macclesfield since records began.

Those women, elderly and children have all arrived since March 18, which was four days after the national Homes for Ukraine Scheme launched, and when Cheshire East Council launched their provision of the temporary refugee rehousing service.

Currently, 20.49% of all Cheshire East Ukrainian refugees are in Macclesfield.

Dan Coyne has worked for Cheshire East Council helping refugees and their host families since 2015. (Image - Alexander Greensmith / Macclesfield Nub News)

The figure was revealed by Dan Coyne, who is Community Specialist for Cheshire East Council, and has processed refugees to our town from previous conflicts such as the Afghan and Syrian crises.

"In Cheshire East, we currently have 269 sponsors and accommodation offers, who will be paired to 797 guests into Cheshire East in the coming weeks."

"Of these, 486 of these are adults, 311 children, and of those kids 45 are aged one to three.

"In terms of actual arrivals, we've had 405 guests into Cheshire East, and more specifically we've had 83 Ukrainian guests in Macclesfield since the scheme started on March 18.

The figure was revealed at a Macclesfield Town Hall public meeting for Ukrainians and Ukrainian causes, which 42 people attended. (Image - Alexander Greensmith / Macclesfield Nub News)

"We've made just short of 75 thank you payment to sponsors. 405 welcome payments have been issues. "

For comparison, Bollington, Disley and Poynton have seen 32 actual arrivals.

Congleton and Holmes Chapel have had 49 Ukrainians arrive so far.

Despite having a higher population of residents, Crewe has seen less Ukrainian people arriving than Macclesfield, with 67 refugees coming to Cheshire East's biggest town.

Macclesfield has more Ukrainian refugees than any other town in Cheshire East. (Image - Alexander Greensmith / Macclesfield Nub News)

Mr Coyne and his team also revealed how quickly children will get into education when they arrive here.

"Our aim is to get children into school places 15 days from arrival," he added.

"It is a lot quicker than average than that at the moment, but that is our target." 

"Finally, if the relationship between host family and guest is to break down, we want you to let us know as soon as possible.

Some more stats for our area. Numbers correct as of June 27 2022. (Image - Alexander Greensmith / Macclesfield Nub News)

"We have the responsibility to find immediate accommodation. And we will assess the risks when we look to rematch those individuals as well."

The figures were revealed at a public Macclesfield Town Council for Ukraine meeting on Market Place.

Local helpful causes which spoke included High Peak and Cheshire Ukraine Support Group, Grow Macclesfield, and Citizens Advice Macclesfield.

It has been 124 days since Russia's invasion of Ukraine began.

You can apply for the 'Homes for Ukraine' scheme here, and find more about support for Ukrainians coming to Macclesfield here.

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