Parish Council signs up to Pledge to Peace Date published: 11 January 2021 Saddleworth Parish Council Chairman, Councillor Barbara Beeley Saddleworth Parish Council have shown their support for the area’s thriving peace movement, by signing the Pledge to Peace. The Pledge, which is administered by the Percorsi Peace Association in Italy, has been signed by organisations and individuals worldwide, reflecting their commitment to peace. It pledges the Council to commit to working with other organisations across the area, and the world, to ensure that it stands up for peace. Parish Council Chairman, Councillor Barbara Beeley, said: “We have unfortunately seen recently how easy it is for tensions to break, and for what seemed unthinkable to happen.