Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: October 17, 2024

Purpose: The Council has previously signed the Armed Forces Covenant in 2011. The landscape and the legislation around the Armed Forces Covenant has since changed, including the introduction of the Covenant Duty, which applies to WCC as a 'recognised body' under the Armed Forces Act (2006, as amended 2022). This report seeks approval of the pledges and reminds the Cabinet of its renewed commitment to the Armed Forces community.

Content: Resolved   That Cabinet   1)    Approves the Council’s new Armed Forces Covenant Pledge attached at Appendix 1; and   2)      Authorises the Executive Director for Resources in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Environment, Climate, and Culture to agree such minor modifications to the new Pledge as may be necessary from time to time.