Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: July 9, 2025

Purpose: To present background research to help inform the development of the motion for Council to recognise the armed forces community a locally protected characteristic, in the same way that young people with experience of care have been recognised.

Content: That Council be recommended to approve: 1.    The motion contained in Appendix 2 to the report, to recognise the Armed Forces Community with the same consideration and support as if they were a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010, in the same way that people with care experience have previously been recognised by the City of Wolverhampton Council.