Plymouth City Council has renewed its commitment to support service personnel, veterans, war widows and their families with the signing of a new Armed Forces Covenant.
Chief Executive Tracey Lee, Lord Mayor of Plymouth Councillor Mark Shayer, Armed Forces Champion Councillor Pauline Murphy, and Brigadier Mike Tanner OBE RM joined together to sign the Covenant.
The Armed Forces Covenant is a commitment to those who serve or have served in the British military, and to their families. By signing, the Council commits to treating those who serve, or have served in the armed forces, and their families with fairness and respect. It is recognition of the unique and selfless sacrifice associated with serving our country and further emphasising that the Council will do everything it can to support the armed forces community.
Councillor Chris Penberthy, Cabinet Member for Housing, Cooperative Development and Communities, said: “Our serving Armed Forces, their families and Plymouth’s veterans are so important to us as a military city and a major naval base. We are committed to supporting and protecting those who have served or are serving.
“With over 70 businesses already signed up to the Covenant in Plymouth, it really demonstrates how much our city values and appreciates the armed forces community.
“The Council have worked and will continue working hard to honour the armed forces community through the commitments of the Covenant.”
Councillor Pauline Murphy, Armed Forces Champion, said: “The Covenant is an excellent initiative that honours our armed forces community, this is so important to me as the Armed Forces Champion.
“Last year the Council was awarded gold for their support towards the armed forces, this is all through the excellent work of the Covenant. Plymouth has such a special relationship with the armed forces community and the Covenant demonstrates just that.”
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