Issue - meetings

Report HPR2024/017

The report summarised the progress on the work that had taken place to date under the Armed Forces Covenant since its renewal and the ongoing work underway to further support Bromley’s Armed Forces Community.

The Committee noted that the Council would have to complete the process to demonstrate that it qualified for the Silver Employer Certificate.

In response to a question, the Head of Culture confirmed that opportunities for Looked After Children to be involved in the Cadets would form part of the second priority of the action plan-:strengthening our links with the armed forces community

RESOLVED: That

1.  The progress and work underway to meet the pledges set out in the renewal of the Armed Forces Covenant which was re-affirmed in June 2023 be noted.

2.  The award of the Bronze Employer Certificate in national recognition of the Council’s commitment to the Armed Forces Community be noted.

3.  The Portfolio Holder for Resources Commissioning and Contracts Management be recommended to adopt the refreshed Action Plan which sets out how the Council will deliver the Armed Forces Covenant in Bromley and measure progress.