The Committee considered a report that set out options around the further development of the Armed Forces Covenant, principally its re-signing, which was currently being encouraged by Ministry of Defence (MoD) following the updating of the original covenant in 2018.  Alongside there was also a proposal to apply for the Employer Recognition Scheme silver award as the Council was a key local employer, already met most of the criteria and for which re-signing was a requirement. 

Following a suggestion officers would investigate hosting a Reserve recruiting event in the new library.

Resolved –

(1)       That the Armed Forces Covenant, with associated pledges be re-signed;

(2)       That an application for the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme silver award, be approved.