Published: Monday, 9th September 2024
On Monday 9 September 2024 at 9am, Sevenoaks District Council’s Chairman, Cllr Laurence Ball, raised a flag for Emergency Services Day (also known as 999 Day).
Emergency Services Day honours the two million heroic men and women of the NHS and emergency services while promoting the responsible use of the 999 service. The day also aims to inform the public about basic lifesaving skills and the many career and volunteering opportunities available.
Following the raising of the flag, there was a two minutes’ silence to remember the members of the emergency services killed in the line of duty.
Sevenoaks District Council Chairman, Cllr Laurence Ball, says: “Our blue light services, NHS workers and emergency volunteers keep us safe day in and day out, often putting themselves in harm’s way to help others. Today was an opportunity to show our appreciation and to say ‘thank you’ for all their work.
The Chairman was joined by representatives from Kent Police, Kent Fire and Rescue Service and South East Coast Ambulance Service, Lord Colgrain, Deputy Lieutenant for Kent, Reverend Dorothy McGarvey, Tony Clayton, Deputy Mayor of Sevenoaks Town Council, and Councillors and staff.
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