Leader's statement on Remembrance Sunday service

Due to a serious illness, Councillor Matthew Brown, Leader of Preston City Council, is unable to attend the city's Remembrance Sunday service and commemoration this year.

Councillor Brown said:

"I deeply regret that unfortunately I will not be able to join you in person to pay my respects. My thoughts will be with everyone as we remember those from our City, Country and Commonwealth who made the ultimate sacrifice whilst protecting our freedom and democracy and pray for a peaceful world in the future."

The Mayor of Preston, Councillor Phil Crowe will lead the ceremony and will lay a wreath on behalf of the City of Preston and its residents.

Deputy Leader, Councillor Martyn Rawlinson, alongside other Party Leaders, the Council's Armed Forces Champion, other Members of the Council, the Chief Executive and Chief Officers will also be in attendance.