To receive Report No. 186/2021 from the Portfolio Holder for Policy, Strategy, Partnerships, Economy and Infrastructure.

Report No. 186/2021 was received from the Portfolio Holder for Policy, Strategy, Partnerships, Economy and Infrastructure and Councillor I Razzell  introduced the report as the Council’s Armed Forces Champion. The report outlined 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 referred to ‘new legislation’ throughout for ease, though it was recognised that this clause was an addition to the existing Armed Forces Bill.

It was moved by Councillor Razzell that Council noted the contents of the report and endorsed the approach. This was seconded and upon being put to the vote, the motion was unanimously carried.

RESOLVED

That Council:

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.