The Army needs a bigger local welcome
The young people who make up the military community on Thorney are going into danger and serving us all. They are committed to serve in Afghanistan for years to come, and have madea real contribution to the Iraq campaigns. Every time I visit Thorney I am struck by the sense of purpose and pride in their service which the young professional soldiers show us all: highly professional and highly proficient.
The City of Chichester has been admirable in taking on the historic civic responsibilities which rest with it as host to the military, and I have been proud to be able to join in their ceremonies, in my role as Chairman of The County Council.
I consider it to be a priority for us all to keep supporting and helping our brave young men and women, and their families. Thorney can seem rather remote because of its location. I take this opportunity to assure all the residents there, that – whether or not they are on the electoral register – I ,and their Chichester District Councillors – consider it a privilege to serve them.
