Our reflection on our Holocaust Memorial Day message

Will Tuckley, Chief Executive, has responded and apologised for the council's recent post on social media marking Holocaust Memorial Day:

"We apologise unreservedly for offence that’s been caused by our post on social media marking Holocaust Memorial Day and thank all those who have taken the time to respond.

"The thoughts and feelings of Jewish communities and all those who lost their lives or affected by genocide are firmly in our hearts and minds during Holocaust Memorial Day and we deeply regret causing offence in our original post. 

"The short social media post was intended to mark and publicise Holocaust Memorial Day and signpost readers to our fuller news article which specifically spoke of the murder of 6 million Jewish people, other minorities and genocides that have taken place since. 

"You can read our original news article here.

"We’ve listened, reflected and accept that our post linking to our article should have centred on the murder of the 6 million Jews and other people who lost their lives in the holocaust. In response to feedback and requests we will delete the original post. 

"We apologise again for any offence caused. "