Purpose

To present background research to help inform
the development of the motion for Council to recognise the armed
forces community a locally protected characteristic, in the same
way that young people with experience of care have been
recognised.

Content

That the motion contained in Appendix 2 to the
Cabinet report, to recognise the Armed Forces Community with the
same consideration and support as if they were a protected
characteristic under the Equality Act 2010, in the same way that
people with care experience have previously been recognised by the
City of Wolverhampton Council, be approved.