Warwick District Council's chairman Cllr Neale Murphy has raised a flag in recognition of the NHS' 73rd anniversary today.

The flag has been raised at Leamington Town Hall.

Today is also the first NHS, Social Care & Frontline Workers' Day is a celebration and recognition of the hard work carried out by essential workers during the pandemic, and to remember those who have lost their lives in the service of others.

The Chairman was accompanied by Anne Coyle, managing director of South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust and the Mayor of Royal Leamington Spa, Cllr Susan Rasmussen.

Cllr Murphy, said: "We would like to thank everyone from Healthcare workers and individuals in the education, transport sectors and all the unsung heroes who have kept our essential services running during the pandemic.

"We are very appreciative of all your hard work and service. We would also like to thank the residents of warwick district for following Covid- 19 guidance on social distance, wearing face masks and hand washing, to keep our frontline workers safe."

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