Issue - meetings

RESOLVED that a Teignbridge Armed Forces Protocol and action plan be developed.

The Portfolio Holder for Communities & IT in introducing the report stated that the Armed Forces did a tremendous job, across a range of diverse duties, all over the world and at home. The Teignbridge Armed Forces Covenant would support all those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces and their families and ensure that they are treated fairly. The action plan would support the delivery of the covenant across the authority. The Council had appointed the Chairman of the Council, Councillor Keeling as the Armed Forces Member Champion.

The Chairman of the Council, in his capacity as the Armed Forces Member Champion, commented that the Council had started to put together an action plan and already identified the need for a dedicated Armed Forces web page. Devon Homes Choice had 3.98% (39 out of 979 on register) of veterans on its register and 2.04% (19 out of 930 cases) of homeless applications were from veterans.

The Interim Head of Service Delivery and Improvement advised that an action plan would be brought to the September meeting.

The Portfolio Holder for Communities & IT proposed the recommendation, this was seconded by the Leader.

RESOLVED that a Teignbridge Armed Forces Protocol and action plan be developed.