Armed Forces Support

Hartlepool's Armed Forces Champion - Councillor Christopher Wallace

Hartlepool Borough Council's Armed Forces Community Covenant was refreshed in 2019, with additional co-signatories from across the private, public and voluntary and community sectors. A requirement of the Covenant is the appointment of an Armed Forces Champion whose role is to:  

  * Encourage residents, businesses, and the public sector and voluntary / community organisations to actively and visibly 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;

  * Keep up to date about current issues affecting the Armed Forces community;

  * Stay informed about local activities, events and services supporting the Armed Forces community;

  * Represent the Council at Armed Forces-related events, and

  * Be the key contact between the Council and the Armed Forces community in the borough.

As the Armed Forces Champion, Councillor Wallace meets regularly with representatives 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, bookings can be made in advance by phoning 01429 523647. Councillor Wallace can also be contacted via phone on 01429 523702 and email christopher.wallace@hartlepool.gov.uk.

Hartlepool's Veterans Champion - Mr Terry Phillips

The Veterans Champion is required to be an ex-service person, a resident of Hartlepool and an active member of an Armed Forces Association or Armed Forces body / group. They work closely with the Armed Forces Champion (AFC) to provide a first-hand perspective of the needs of the Armed Forces veteran community, strengthen community links, support veterans alongside Armed Forces organisations and raise public awareness of the issues that affect Hartlepool's Armed Forces community.

Biography - I served in the British Army from Sept 1979-Sept 1990 completing 11 years in the 1st Battalion the Light Infantry and finished in Berlin when the wall came down as a 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 both a 4 1/2 month and 2 ½ years tour of Northern Ireland. I completed many courses which included a regular radio user and Regimental Medical Assistant level 3. After the Military I served 24 years in the Police and 6 in Cleveland Army Cadet force   reaching the rank of Colour Sjt and being a Hartlepool Detachment Commander. Again, obtaining various qualifications ranging from first aid, range and Skill At Arms Qualifications.                            

Terry can be contacted via Email t.phillips937@gmail.com or by calling 01429 281532.