Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: May 13, 2025

Purpose: To present the first North Wales Regional Armed Forces Covenant Partnership Annual Report 2024 and seek support for the re-signing of the Armed Forces Covenant.

Content: (a)       That the content of the Regional Armed Forces Covenant Annual Report 2024 be endorsed, and the progress that has been made during the period, prior to approval by Flintshire County Council in July 2025 be recognised;   (b)       That it be noted that the Council has recently been re-accredited with the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Gold Award and support the Council’s Armed Forces Champion, Councillor David Evans, in being presented with this award at full Council; and   (c)        That Cabinet continue to support the Armed Forces Covenant by agreeing to the re-signing of the Armed Forces Covenant by Flintshire County Council at their meeting on 2nd July 2025.