Decision details

It was moved by Councillor Papworth, seconded by Councillor Brodie – Browne and unanimously

RESOLVED:

The Council is pleased to note that a ‘Military Covenant’ for Sefton was signed on 18th May 2012, and that besides being among the first in the Country, our covenant successfully covers all the major points mentioned in the subsequent Royal British Legion publication  on Best Practice in such matters.

The Council places on record its thanks to those whose efforts produced this encouraging start - Sefton Council for Voluntary Service and many others in the Voluntary Sector, numerous military officers, and of course, Sefton's own officers.

The Council recognises that the Covenant will always be a ‘work-in-progress’, needing up-dating to ensure that it meets current needs;  in this connection the Council welcomes the Government's recent changes to Housing regulations, which will make it easier for demobilised Service people to gain priority access to local housing.