Published: 14 January 2025
From: Community
Yesterday, the Leader of ºù«ÍÞapp Borough Council, Councillor Michael Jones, and Councillor Yasmin Khan, Cabinet member for Public Protection, raised the Unity pledge to its new position in the reception area of the Town Hall.
The Unity pledge celebrates the diversity and inclusivity of ºù«ÍÞapp and was signed by community leaders, council members and other key representatives from across the local community at the first unity event held last year.
The event was opened by a speech from Councillor Michael Jones and was followed by others from Councillor Yasmin Khan, the Mayor of ºù«ÍÞapp, Councillor Sharmila Sivarajah, Councillor Duncan Crow (Leader of the opposition) and ºù«ÍÞapp’s MP Peter Lamb.
Community leaders also spoke at the event including representatives from the Hindu faith, Christian faith and Muslim faith, as well as Marilyn Mansfield-Clark from Diverse ºù«ÍÞapp, Paul Taylor-Burr from ºù«ÍÞapp Campaign Against Racism and Youth Mayor, Elijah Norton.
All of those who attended the event marked the occasion by signing the pledge.
I am very honoured that the Unity pledge is now in its new position in the Town Hall for all to see. This marks the very essence of what makes ºù«ÍÞapp such a special place, celebrating our diversity and inclusivity. Now this public display reinforces the fact that there is no room for hate in our society.
Councillor Michael Jones
Leader
ºù«ÍÞapp Borough Council
ºù«ÍÞapp is the most diverse town in Sussex. We have always welcomed people from different countries, cultures, of all faiths, nationalities and backgrounds, this is what truly defines us and sets us apart from most of the other towns. I am delighted to announce that our Unity event will now be held annually and I look forward to welcoming speakers to the event later this year.
Councillor Yasmin Khan
Cabinet member for Public Protection
ºù«ÍÞapp Borough Council
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