The Armed Forces Covenant was signed by Cheshire West and Chester Council (CWAC) in June 2012.
Aims
Cheshire West and Chester Council and the Armed Forces community are working together to:
- Encourage support for the Armed Forces community working and residing in Cheshire.
- Recognise and remember the sacrifices faced by the Armed Forces community.
- Encourage activities which help to integrate the Armed Forces community into local life.
- Encourage the Armed Forces community to help and support the wider community.
Cheshire West and Chester has a long history with the Armed Forces:
- The Mercian Regiment is located in Dale Baracks, Chester.
- HMS Albion, of the Royal Navy, is affiliated to the City of Chester.
- 208 Field Hospital from B Squadron is located in Ellesmere Port.
- The Queens Own Yeomanry Regiment from C Squadron is located at Fox Barracks.