Blackpool Council

Our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant 

In October 2011, Blackpool Council signed the Armed Forces Covenant to demonstrate our support for the Armed Forces Community. Since then we have achieved our Silver award and in 2024 will be applying for our Gold.

We work alongside local partners to encourage uptake of the Covenant and evidence our commitment via:

• Internal Support for service and ex-service people including their families covering subjects such as debt advice and an employee assistance program including mental and health support
• Covenant training available for all staff within Blackpool council and our wholly owned companies to raise awareness of the covenant and the barriers faced by service people and their families.
• A Reserve and adult cadet volunteers training and mobilisation policy allowing for paid leave to attend necessary training
• Leading large scale events for Armed Forces week to raise awareness and celebrate their contributions
• Links with local Barracks and Reservist units.

About us

Blackpool Council is the local authority of the Borough of Blackpool, Lancashire, England. It is a unitary authority, having the powers of a county council and district council combined.

Blackpool Council provides more than 150 services to a local population of around 142,000 people. Our aim is to improve the lives of people living in Blackpool by creating a safe, fair and prosperous town.

Keep up-to-date with all of our latest news and events:

•  www.blackpool.gov.uk
• www.facebook.com/bpoolcouncil
• www.visitblackpool.com