Council and councillors

To receive Report No. 158/2021 from the Portfolio Holder for Policy, Strategy, Partnerships, Economy and Infrastructure.

Councillor O Hemsley, Portfolio Holder for Policy, Strategy, Partnerships, Economy and Infrastructure and the Cabinet:

1)    Noted the implications of the forthcoming amendment to the Armed Forces Bill for Rutland.

2)    Endorsed the approach used to manage implementation of the new legislative requirements

Report No. 158/2021 was introduced by Councillor I Razzell as the Council’s Armed Forces Champion. The purpose of the report was to outline the progress of the Armed Forces Covenant legislation as part of the updated Armed Forces Bill, and the plans to ensure appropriate implementation in Rutland. The report refers to ‘new legislation’ throughout for ease, though it is recognised that this clause is an addition to the existing Armed Forces Bill. Councillor Razzell stated that the reputation of Officers around the work carried out with Veterans was exemplary.

RESOLVED:

Councillor O Hemsley, Portfolio Holder for Policy, Strategy, Partnerships, Economy and Infrastructure and the Cabinet:

1)    NOTED the implications of the forthcoming amendment to the Armed Forces Bill for Rutland.

2)    ENDORSED the approach used to manage implementation of the new legislative requirements