Armed Forces Covenant is re-signed by Preston City Council in commitment to city’s military

Members from Preston City Council and the armed forces. — Members from Preston City Council and the Armed Forces.

Last week, members of the Armed Forces and Preston City Council gathered to re-sign The Armed Forces Covenant.

It is a promise by local authorities that together they ‘acknowledge and understand that those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces, and their families, including the bereaved, should be treated with fairness and respect in the communities, economy, and society.’

Preston City Council first signed the Armed Forces Community Covenant in 2012.

On Tuesday 4 February Major Steve Tickle, Lord Lieutenant Amanda Parker, Preston City Council Chief Executive Adrian Phillips and members of the Armed Forces and Preston City Council gathered.

The Covenant focuses on helping members of the Armed Forces community have the same access to Government and commercial services and products as any other citizen.

Councillor Melanie Close, Preston City Council’s Armed Forces Champion said: “I am delighted that Preston City Council is committing to signing the Armed Forces Covenant.

“We are proud to reinforce our commitment to supporting our existing service personnel and their families, reservists and veterans who have all made a significant contribution to our communities.”

Preston City Council is an Armed Forces Friendly Employer and holds the Armed Forces Silver Award. They are now working towards achieving the Armed Forces Gold Award.

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