Ross-on-Wye Town Council recognised at Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Silver Awards
21 September 2026
Ross-on-Wye Town Council has attended the West Midlands Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association (RFCA) Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Silver Awards ceremony, following the Council’s successful achievement of the Silver Award earlier this year.
The ceremony was held at the National Memorial Arboretum on Wednesday 16th September 2026, bringing together organisations from across the West Midlands who have been recognised for their commitment to supporting the Armed Forces community.
Representing Ross-on-Wye Town Council at the ceremony were Town Clerk, Carla Boyles and Councillor Richard McEvoy.
The Defence Employer Recognition Scheme recognises employers who demonstrate their support for defence personnel, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, cadet force adult volunteers and military families.
Ross-on-Wye Town Council was awarded the Silver Award in recognition of its commitment to supporting members of the Armed Forces community, both within the Council and through its work within the local community.
A particular focus of the Council’s support is the Armed Forces Support Hub, held twice monthly at the Town Council Offices in partnership with Herefordshire Veterans Support Centre. The hub takes place on the first and third Tuesday of every month, providing a welcoming space where anyone with connections to the Armed Forces community can access advice, support, guidance and community connection.
Town Clerk, Carla Boyles, said: “It was a real privilege to attend the Silver Awards ceremony at the National Memorial Arboretum and to see Ross-on-Wye Town Council formally recognised alongside other employers from across the West Midlands.
“The Silver Award reflects the Council’s commitment to supporting the Armed Forces community and recognising the valuable contribution made by veterans, reservists, service leavers, military families and others connected to the Armed Forces.
“We are particularly pleased to be able to support veterans locally through our Armed Forces Support Hub, and we look forward to continuing to develop our work in this area.”
Pictured above: Left to right: Air Commodore Adam Sansom presenting the award to Town Clerk, Carla Boyles and Councillor Richard McEvoy. credit: leeboswellphotography.com
