Grant of Approbation – Albrighton

Vice Lord-Lieutenant Jenny Wynn OBE , escorted by Lord-Lieutenant Cadet CCF AC Sergeant Reuben Stanton, attended the Grant of Approbation parade in Albrighton on Saturday 12th September 2026.

When the RAF Cosford base was finished just before the start of the second world war, it created a deep, historic and unwavering bond between the base and the community of Albrighton. In 1998 the Albrighton Parish Council recognised that bond by awarding RAF Cosford the Grant of Approbation, which grants the military base the right and privilege to march through the local streets on formal and ceremonial occasions with “swords drawn, bayonets fixed, drums beating, bands playing and colours flying”. It is the equivalent of “Freedom of the Town/City” awards.

 The honour is renewed every four years; it acts as a permanent tribute to celebrate the economic, social, and historical ties between the military personnel and the local community of Albrighton. Jenny Wynn, on behalf of the Lieutenancy attended the ceremony which continues to demonstrate the special relationship between the village and service personnel .

Following the parade, flowers were taken to St Cuthbert’s Churchyard and laid on commonwealth war graves.