On Saturday 25th June the Armed Forces Day flag was raised at both Ilkeston and Long Eaton town halls in honour of the national Armed Forces Day. Erewash Borough Council has signed the Armed Forces Covenant and Councillor John Sewell, the Mayor of Erewash, is the borough’s ‘champion’ to ensure veterans, serving personnel and cadets are looked after and treated fairly.The Mayor was a member of the UK’s Armed Forces and served all over the world during his military career, so it was a particular honour for him to see flags put in place. As he prepared to raise the flag at Ilkeston, he said:“I know our residents will share our pride in seeing the Armed Forces Flag flying in our borough. It is an opportunity to recognise and thank our veterans, our young cadets and the men and women who serve their country for us. We applaud each and every one of them.”
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