Ashfield District Council is proud to have been awarded the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme Silver Award. The Council is one of just four local authorities across the East Midlands to have achieved the prestigious award for 2019.

The Silver award replaces the Bronze award we previously held. Recognising the Council’s hard work to support the armed forces, including existing or prospective employees who are members of the community.
In 2018, the Council set out a large programme of commemorative events to mark 100 years since the end of the First World War, including planting poppy beds and installing Tommy silhouettes, poppy lights and gateway signs.

Last November, Chairman of the Council Cllr Anthony Brewer signed the Armed Forces Covenant on behalf of Ashfield at a service held at Southwell Minster.

Cllr David Walters, ADC Armed Forces Champion said: “We are humbled to be receiving this prestigious award. It marks our fantastic work in not only showing how proud we are of those who have served for our country but also that we are a veteran friendly employer as an authority. “We will continue to be proud of the Armed Forces and ensure that service personnel, families and veterans can access the help and support available.”

Information relating to the Armed Forces Covenant is available on the Ashfield District Council website at the following address:
https://www.ashfield.gov.uk/your-council/working-together/armed-forces-covenant/

The Council will be presented with the award by the Ministry of Defence in November this year and is already working towards achieving the Gold Award.