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Shrewsbury considers twinning with Ukrainian city Okhtyrka
Overview
Shrewsbury Town Council is exploring the possibility of twinning with Okhtyrka, a city in north-east Ukraine that has faced intense conflict during the ongoing war. The proposal was put forward by Labour councillor Rosemary Dartnall as an act of friendship and support, and a cross-party working group is set to report back on the idea on 7 December.
Key points
- Shrewsbury Town Council agreed to look into twinning with the Ukrainian city of Okhtyrka.
- Okhtyrka is located in north-east Ukraine, has a population of around 47,000, and was awarded the honorary title of Hero City of Ukraine in March 2022.
- The twinning suggestion was put forward by Labour councillor Rosemary Dartnall following a connection made through local resident Mila Prysyazhna and priest Andrii Brynchak.
- A cross-party working group will report back on the twinning proposal on 7 December.