Issue - meetings

To report to the committee the annual statement of the Armed Forces councillor champion.

The Committee unanimously resolved to:

(1)          Receive and note the annual statement of the Armed Forces councillor champion.

The committee received a report providing the annual statement of the Armed Forces councillor champion.

The Committee considered the following matters:

a)            Champion’s Aspirations for the Future. The Armed Forces Champion expressed their aspiration for Epsom & Ewell to achieve silver status for the Armed Forces Covenant Awards Scheme.

b)            Champion’s Views on Potential Areas for Development. In response to a question from a Member, the Armed Forces Champion expressed their view that Epsom & Ewell Council’s engagement, with respect to the Armed Forces sector, had room for further development in matters such as engagement with medical practices, to increase their awareness of the Armed Forces Covenant, and with voluntary organisations who support the Armed Forces community.

Following consideration, the Committee unanimously resolved to:

(1)          Receive and note the annual statement of the Armed Forces councillor champion.