Issue - meetings

To receive and consider the report of the Director of Communities. 

1.         To reaffirm Chorley Council’s continued commitment and support to the Armed Forces Community via its Armed Forces Covenant work.

2.         To agree that Chorley Council should continue its pursuit of The Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS), Gold Award in 2023.

The Mayor explained that she had decided to take this item next as colleagues from the armed forces family were in attendance. 

The Armed Forces Champion, Councillor Aaron Beaver, presented the report of the Director of Communities which informed members of the commitment and support to the Armed Forces Community, via its Armed Forces Covenant work.

The Armed Forces Covenant was a pledge from the nation ensuring that those who serve or who have served, and their families, are treated fairly; and it recognised the sacrifices they make on behalf of the country.  The Chief Executive, Gary Hall, recently signed the ‘Armed Forces Covenant’ at The Flag Raising Celebration Event during Armed Forces Week in June 2022.

Members supported the work undertaken and several spoke in support, including Councillor Karen Derbyshire and Alan Cullens. 

The Armed Forces Champion, Councillor Aaron Beaver proposed and the Executive Member (Early Intervention), Councillor Bev Murray seconded and it was Resolved (unanimously)

1.      To reaffirm Chorley Council’s continued commitment and support to the Armed Forces Community via its Armed Forces Covenant work.

To agree that Chorley Council should continue its pursuit of The Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS), Gold Award in 2023.