Blaenau Gwent Armed Forces Community Covenant

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council is pleased to have signed the Blaenau Gwent Armed Forces Community Covenant.  The Blaenau Gwent Armed Forces Community Covenant is a voluntary statement of mutual support between a civilian community and its Armed Forces community at the local level that aims to:

• encourage local communities to support the Armed Forces community in their area;
• nurture public understanding and awareness amongst the public of issues affecting the Armed Forces community;
• recognise and remember the sacrifices faced by the Armed Forces community; encourage activities which help to integrate the Armed Forces community into local life;

and encourage the Armed Forces community to help and support the wider community, whether through participation in events and joint projects, or other forms of engagement.