There is concern that our local Commonwealth war graves are not being tended to and looked after with the respect we would all expect.

Andrew said:
“This week I paid a visit to the Sutton Coldfield Cemetery, next to Good Hope Hospital, to inspect the state of care of these graves. Many are the graves of very young men who gave their lives for their country.
“I visited after residents’ raised concerns that the graves have not been cared for adequately. I was dismayed to discover found that many of the graves were in a state of disrepair.
“I am approaching the Head of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission to ask for their help and financial support in ensuring that their maintenance going forward is of the highest quality.
“All around the world - including in Gaza, Rangoon and Asmara in Eritrea - I have seen the brilliant way our Commonwealth war graves are kept and maintained; we would like to feel those in the Royal Town are kept in the same immaculate way.”