Lincoln Council Considers Armed Forces Day Return Amid Global Concerns

Lincoln wants to bring back Armed Forces Day. They want to honor veterans and current service members. Global issues made them think about it again. The council will learn from Cleethorpes’ large event.

Lincoln’s last Armed Forces Day was before COVID. All council parties now back the idea. Cllrs Mara and Burke are leading this effort, working alongside Cllr Wells.

Conservatives wanted £15,000 for planning, but the council voted against that specific funding. They want a well-planned event, and leaders agree with the idea in principle.

Cllr Tweddle says times are worrying. Many Lincoln residents have forces connections. They want broad support for the event plan. Recent international events influenced the discussion.

Some council members criticized Trump’s Ukraine actions. Cllr Spratt stressed support for forces. He hopes no one defends Britain in a war.

Cllr Burke said they worked with veterans before, but COVID stopped those efforts. A top-tier event this year is unlikely.