The council is now prominently displaying the symbolic red poppy.
Westmorland and Furness Council is commemorating Remembrance Sunday, November 10, and Armistice Day, November 11, by prominently featuring the poppy on council buildings, libraries, care homes, and vehicles.
The poppy is a symbol of remembrance and support for the Armed Forces community.
As part of the council’s tribute, the Union Flag will be flown at full mast from flagpoles at the town hall buildings in Barrow, Kendal, and Penrith on both days.
Kendal Town Hall will be illuminated red, while Barrow Town Hall will be lit up in the colours of the Union Jack as a tribute to the servicemen and women who have lost their lives in times of conflict.
Various commemorative events and services will be held throughout Westmorland and Furness, providing residents an opportunity to pay their respects.
Councillor Matt Severn, chair of Westmorland and Furness Council, said: "Remembrance is a time for us all to come together to remember and honour the sacrifices of our Armed Forces and their families, both past and present.
"Councillors including myself as well as senior officers will be attending services across Westmorland and Furness to pay their respects.
"I feel humbled to lay a wreath and pay tribute in Kendal on behalf of the council.
"Those we lost in both world wars and also in more recent conflicts are very much in my thoughts."
The council signed the National Armed Forces Covenant last year, signalling its support for the Armed Forces community.
The council also now has a section of their website with advice and support for veterans and their families.
To find out more about Remembrance or to donate to the Poppy Appeal, visit the Royal British Legion website.
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