The Armed Forces Covenant sets out the relationship between the nation, the government and the armed forces.  It recognises that the whole nation has a moral obligation to current and former members of the armed forces and their families, and it sets out how they should expect to be treated. A Community Covenant was signed in January 2012 between Broxtowe Borough Council, Partner organisations, the civilian community of the borough and the Armed Forces community within Broxtowe. The Covenant...

Colonel Nicholas Hile, Deputy Lieutenant, and soldiers from The Royal Engineers Works Groups, will join Councillor Robert to raise the flag and address representatives from the uniformed organisations to show our support and pay tribute to the service and sacrifice of the men and women who serve or have served in His Majesty’s Armed Forces. “This year is very special as it also marks the VE Day 80th Anniversary. I’m glad that we can have our flag raising ceremony in Beeston Square. It is an i...