The Royal Borough has been re-accredited with a national recognition award for its support for serving personnel, reservists, veterans and their families. The Ministry of Defence’s Employer Recognition Scheme recognises organisations that support members of the armed forces in the community. The council has been re-accredited with the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, which is given to organisations that have demonstrated ‘exemplar levels of support’. Councillor Neil Knowles, the council’s Armed Forces Champion, said: “This award demonstrates the depth of our commitment to the Armed Forces community here in the borough. For more information visit: https://www.rbwm.gov.uk/community-and-living/armed-forces-supportTo find out more about the Gold Award, visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/defence-employer-recognition-scheme

Source: Express January 24, 2026 17:01 UTC