On Wednesday 8th May, your Heath Ward Labour councillors marked the 80th anniversary of VE Day with a pop-up stall offering colouring, sandwiches, cakes and cuppas to residents passing by on their way home.
While it wasn’t a formal event, we felt it was important to create space in the community to pause, reflect and remember the courage and sacrifice of all those who fought for peace and freedom during the Second World War. VE Day (Victory in Europe Day) marks the day in 1945 when fighting came to an end in Europe — a moment of huge historical and emotional significance.
It was lovely to see so many of you stop by, in honour of the day.
As councillors, we’re proud to represent a community that values history, solidarity, and the small moments that bring people together. Thank you to everyone who joined us — whether for five minutes or a full conversation — and helped mark eight decades since the end of war in Europe.