We are committed to supporting the armed forces community through dedicated roles that promote awareness, advocacy and engagement.
Armed Forces Champion Councillor Chris Wallace (left) and Veterans' Champion Terry Phillips
Armed Forces Champion - Councillor Christopher Wallace
As part of Hartlepool’s refreshed Armed Forces Community Covenant, we appointed an Armed Forces Champion to:
- encourage residents, businesses and the public sector and voluntary / community organisations to show their support for the armed forces community
- raise the public’s awareness and understanding of the issues affecting the armed forces community and the support available to it
- make sure that service in the armed forces is recognised, appreciated and valued
- stay informed about local activities, events and services supporting the armed forces community
- be the key contact between us and the armed forces community in the borough
As the Armed Forces Champion, Councillor Wallace meets regularly with members of the local armed forces community to monitor progress in achieving Hartlepool’s Armed Forces Covenant aims and to share information, ideas and best practice.
Monthly surgeries are also held to offer advice and support to veterans and serving personnel,
To book an appointment, email christopher.wallace@hartlepool.gov.uk
Veterans' Champion - Terry Phillips
The Veterans' Champion must be an ex-service person, a resident of Hartlepool and an active member of an armed forces association or armed forces group. They work closely with the Armed Forces Champion to:
- provide a first-hand perspective of the needs of the armed forces veteran community
- strengthen community links
- support veterans alongside armed forces organisations
- raise public awareness of the issues that affect Hartlepool's armed forces community
Terry Phillips, Veterans' Champion - biography – “I served in the British Army from September 1979 - September 1990, completing 11 years in the 1st Battalion the Light Infantry. I finished in Berlin when the wall came down as an anti-tank detachment commander and armoured fighting vehicle recognition instructor with the rank of Lance Corporal. During my 11 years I served in numerous countries around the world and completed 2 tours of Northern Ireland. After the military, I served 24 years as a police officer and 6 years in the Cleveland Army Cadet Force, reaching the rank of Colour Serjeant and a Hartlepool detachment commander.”
Contact Terry Phillips
Email t.phillips937@gmail.com