BARNSLEY Council has kept its Gold Award for its commitment to supporting the Armed Forces community.
The council first achieved the status in 2020, the highest level of recognition for organisations that actively support the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers and their families.
Barnsley Council offers extra paid leave for reservists, promotes job opportunities for service leavers and makes sure our staff understand and support these commitments.
Coun Wendy Cain, cabinet spokesperson for public health and communities, said: “I’m delighted that Barnsley Council has kept its Gold Award under the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
“This is a fantastic achievement and shows our continued commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant.
“We are proud to support those who serve, those who have served and those who will serve in the future.
“Our Armed Forces community plays a vital role in our society, and we will keep working to make sure they receive the recognition, respect and support they deserve.”
