Pier to be lit up blue and yellow in solidarity for Ukraine

Date published: 1st March 2022

Joining many local, national and international voices across the globe, North Norfolk District Council will light Cromer Pier in blue and yellow in solidarity for Ukraine during the current Russian invasion from this evening.

Leader of the Council, Cllr Tim Adams, commented: "People in North Norfolk have been saddened by the events continuing to unfold. 

We want to recognise Ukraine's struggle for democracy and freedom and the Pier will be illuminated in the colours of the national flag of Ukraine as a symbolic gesture of our support. We applaud the efforts of those from North Norfolk who are trying to organise initiatives to help those impacted by the invasion."

If you wish to support the people of Ukraine at this time of crisis, please find below some charities providing relief to those affected:

British Red Cross, Ukraine Crisis Appeal

Unicef UK, Ukraine Crisis Appeal

International Rescue Committee, Ukraine Crisis Appeal