Armed Forces flag flies over County Hall
The Armed Forces flag is flying proudly at County Hall this week ahead of Armed Forces Day on Saturday, June 27.
Leader of Pembrokeshire County Council, Cllr Tessa Hodgson, and the Council’s Armed Forces Champion, Cllr Simon Hancock were among those who marked the flag raising on Monday morning (June 22).
Also present were the Chairman of Council, Cllr Delme Harries, the Chief Executive, Will Bramble and the Regional Armed Forces Covenant Liaison Officer, Hayley Edwards.
Cllr Hancock said: “It is always a very proud moment to see the Armed Forces Flag flying over County Hall.
“Armed Forces Day is a chance to show our deep appreciation for the men and women who serve, as well as the families and communities who support them.
“Our county has a rich history of connection with the Armed Forces, and we are proud to uphold and strengthen that bond.
“As a Council we are committed to ensuring that members of the Armed Forces community in Pembrokeshire receive the recognition and support they truly deserve and we are proud to be a Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award holder.”