William Eichler 07 March 2022

Oxford council ends twinning arrangement with Russian city

Oxford council ends twinning arrangement with Russian city image
Image: Ellen 6/Shutterstock.com.

Oxford City Council has become the latest local authority to propose ending twinning arrangements with a Russian city.

In response to the Russian government’s invasion of Ukraine, the city council has put in place steps to end Oxford’s official twinning agreement with the city of Perm.

The local authority will also be flying the Ukraine flag from its flagstaff to show its solidarity with the Ukrainian people.

Leader of Oxford City Council, Cllr Susan Brown, said that the war was a tragedy for Ukrainians and for Russian citizens who have been ‘plunged into this war against democracy’.

‘Our Lord Mayor wrote in strong terms to the Mayor of Perm condemning the invasion. We haven’t received a response to that letter,’ she said.

‘With the situation escalating and many thousands of lives being lost, we are, with a heavy heart, taking action to end our twinning agreement until such time as Russia’s appalling breaches of international law cease.

‘Our thoughts are with the Ukrainian people, and our Ukrainian residents in Oxford, at this incredibly difficult time.’

Durham County Council has also decided to end its twinning arrangements with the city of Kostroma, arrangements which have been in place since 1968.

‘In light of the military action being carried out by Russia, and in line with steps already taken by other councils across the country, we will be ending the twinning arrangements with Kostroma as a show of our opposition,’ said council leader Cllr Amanda Hopgood.

‘We wish to make it clear we do not blame people in Kostroma for the actions of their country's leaders. Our thoughts remain firmly with Ukraine.’

Wakefield Council has also announced that it will formally revoke its twin town arrangement with Belgorod and Exeter City Council is considering suspending its civic relations with Yaroslavl.

SIGN UP
For your free daily news bulletin
Highways jobs

Makaton Tutor - Part Time / Term Time

Essex County Council
£25821.00 - £30377.00 per annum + + Pension
Makaton Tutor - Part Time / Term TimePermanent, Part Time£30,377 per annum, full time equivalent / equal to £15.74 per hour.Location
Recuriter: Essex County Council

Assistant Urban Design Intern

Essex County Council
Up to £25081.00 per annum + + 26 Days Leave & Local Gov Pension
Assistant Urban Design InternFixed Term, Full Time£25,081 per annumLocation
Recuriter: Essex County Council

Wellbeing and Independence Practitioner - Safeguarding Team

Essex County Council
£31931.00 - £36423.00 per annum + + 26 Days Leave & Local Gov Pension
Wellbeing and Independence Practitioner - ASC Centralised Safeguarding TeamFixed Term, Full Time£31,931 to £36,423 per annumLocation
Recuriter: Essex County Council

Financial Strategy Manager (Revenue)

The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council
Negotiable
Bring clarity to complex decisions and help shape how we invest in our borough's future.Bring clarity to complex decisions and help shape how we inves England, London
Recuriter: The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council

Team Manager - Locality

Wakefield Council
£55,979.00, Grade 13
Wakefield Children’s Services have been rated by Ofsted as GOOD with outstanding leadership. Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Recuriter: Wakefield Council
Linkedin Banner