Decision details

To establish a Fareham community covenant to encourage local communities and public service partners to support the armed forces community within the area.

A Community Covenant is a voluntary statement of mutual support between a civilian community and its local Armed Forces Community. It is intended to complement the Armed Forces Covenant, which outlines the moral obligation between the Nation, the Government and the Armed Forces, at the local level. The aim of the Community Covenant is to encourage local communities to support the service community in their area and promote understanding and awareness among the public of issues affecting the armed forces community.

RESOLVED that the Executive agrees to

(a)     support the Armed Forces Covenant by signing a Community Covenant for Fareham;

(b)     appoint the Deputy Leader as the Member Champion for the Community Covenant; and

(c)     sign up to the Community Covenant Grant Scheme to enable bids from local community groups to apply for grant funding.