Issue - meetings

To consider the report of the Cabinet Member for Communities and Neighbourhoods updating Members on the support offered to current and former members of the armed forces, reservists, and their families as part of the Council’s commitment to the Gloucestershire Armed Forces Community Covenant.

RESOLVED that work undertaken to support current and ex-service personnel as part of the Council’s ongoing commitment to the Covenant is endorsed.

Cabinet considered the report of the Cabinet Member for Communities and Neighbourhoods that updated Members on the support offered to current and former members of the armed forces, reservists, and their families as part of the Council’s commitment to the Gloucestershire Armed Forces Community Covenant.

The Cabinet Member for Communities and Neighbourhoods reminded Members of the Council’s commitment to the Covenant and whole of the armed forces community.  He drew Members’ attention to some of its obligations (3.3) and activities undertaken by the Council to meet them (Appendix 1).  The Cabinet Member for Planning and Housing Strategy noted that Gloucester has the largest veteran population in the county (3.5).  She advised that the support given to veterans by the Housing and Homelessness Teams went beyond what was required by legislation.  The Cabinet Member for Culture and Leisure commented on the debt owed to those who put their life on the line and urged that when they needed help they should get it.  The Cabinet Member for Environment emphasised the importance of supporting those who protect us as a mark of respect.

RESOLVED that work undertaken to support current and ex-service personnel as part of the Council’s ongoing commitment to the Covenant is endorsed.