Today has seen the marking of the start of Armed Forces Week 2025 (22-28 June) Armed Forces Week is an opportunity for communities across the country to show their support for the Armed Forces community, from currently serving personnel and their families to veterans and cadets. It includes Reserves Day on Wednesday 25 June, which celebrates the valuable contribution of Reservists, and culminates with Armed Forces Day on Saturday 28 June.
In Penrith the Armed Forces Day flag was raised today outside Penrith town hall during a ceremony attended by members of the RBL, the Deputy Chair of Westmorland and Furness Council, Cllr Mark Rudhall, the Mayor of Penrith, Cllr Valerie Bowen, local veterans and cadets, with music from Penrith Town Band and Westmorland and Furness council’s Armed Forces Champion for the Eden area Cllr Mike Eyles.
Westmorland and Furness Council signed the Armed Forces Covenant in 2023, pledging to ensure that those who serve or have served, and their families, receive fair treatment and are not disadvantaged by their military service.
Recent initiatives include a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for military personnel and veterans who meet the essential criteria for council roles, helping to support their transition into civilian employment.
Council employees who serve as Reservists or Cadet Force Adult Volunteers (CFAVs) can also access up to two weeks’ paid special leave for annual training camps and Defence-related commitments, recognising their valuable contribution both to national defence and to inspiring young people through the cadet forces.
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