Oldham Council in flag raising ceremony for the Armed Forces

Tuesday, 24 June 2025 11:15

By Usma Raja

Pictured centre: Leader of Oldham Council, Arooj Shah with the Mayor of Oldham, Councillor Eddie Moores, and other council officials. Photos by Oldham Council.

Oldham Council officials braved the elements this morning as they joined forces for a special flag raising ceremony.

The leader of Oldham Council, Arooj Shah and the Mayor of Oldham, Councillor Eddie Moores, along with ward councillors raised the flag outside Oldham Civic Centre to show their support to the Armed Forces.

Also, in attendance were members of the Oldham, Royton and Saddleworth branches of the Royal British Legion.

Residents were also invited to support serving members, veterans and their families from across the borough and beyond to celebrate Armed Forces week.

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