Redcar & Cleveland Council has pledged its support to those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces, by re-signing the Armed Forces Covenant.
The re-signing, designed to coincide with this years Armed Forces Week, was attended by Leader of the Council, Cllr Mary Lanigan and Armed Forces Champion for the Council, Cllr Bill Clarke.
It is a promise by the organisation to those who serve or have served, and their families, that they are treated with fairness and respect in their communities, economy and society for which they serve with their lives.
Redcar & Cleveland Council originally signed the Covenant in 2012 which means the local authority have committed to nearly a decade of support for employees who are reservists, veterans and their families.
Cllr Bill Clarke, who is the Armed Forces Champion at Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council said: “I am proud to sign the Covenant on behalf of the Council and pledge to the defence community that as an organisation we will do all we can to make sure they are treated fairly and without disadvantage."
Leader of the Council, Cllr Mary Lanigan added: “As an organisation we are committed to ensuring that veterans, reservists, and their families, will always be treated fairly by the Council. Re-signing the Covenant as part of Armed Forces Week publicly reinforces this commitment."
To date more than 6500 organisations have signed the Armed Forces Covenant including businesses and charities nationwide.