West Cheshire Armed Forces Covenant | Cheshire West and Chester Council

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Proudly supporting those who serve

The Armed Forces Covenant is a promise by the nation ensuring that those who serve or who have served in the armed forces, and their families, are treated fairly.

The Armed Forces Covenant was re-signed by Cheshire West and Chester Council (CWAC) in December 2018.

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:

1^st Battalion of The Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment is located in Dale Barracks, 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.
B (Malta) Company of 4 MERCIAN Regiment is located in Ellesmere Port.
The Queens Own Yeomanry Regiment from C Squadron is located at Fox Barracks.