The Somme Advisory Council
is a consultative body in Northern Ireland, typically composed
of local councillors, that oversees matters related to
the Somme
Association and related commemorative activities. It
involves representatives from various local councils, such as
Belfast City Council and Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Borough Council.
- Purpose: It functions as a
working group to manage relationships with the Somme Association,
which maintains the Somme Heritage Centre and commemorates the
Battle of the Somme.
- Membership: Includes elected
officials such as Alderman Sonia Copeland and Councillor Tracy
Kelly (Belfast), and Alderman Ian Burns and Alderman Mark Baxter
(Armagh, Banbridge & Craigavon).
- Activities: The council reviews
yearly subscriptions to the Somme Association and updates on
activities related to the Somme, particularly concerning war
memorials and education.
- Context: It operates within the
context of local council involvement in Northern Irish, British,
and Irish military history, often linked with organizations like
the Royal British Legion.
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