Decision Maker: Portfolio Holder Decisions/Leader Decisions, Portfolio Holder for Customer and Localities

Outcome: For Determination

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: January 9, 2026

Purpose: The Office of Veteran Affairs is asking for consortium bids to deliver VALOUR services and support to the Armed Forces community. The legal entity for bid submission is the Veterans Contact Point with Warwickshire CC as a key partner. Other LAs included in the bid are Coventry, Solihull, Worcestershire and potentially Herefordshire and Shropshire.

Content: That the Portfolio Holder for Customer and Localities   1.1 approves the Council joining the VALOUR consortium bid being developed with the Veterans Contact Point charity for the provision of VALOUR support and services across Coventry, Solihull, Warwickshire, Worcestershire and Shropshire   And,   1.2 supports the Veterans Contact Point (VCP) on the implementation of any successful bid.