Cllr Shannon Saise-Marshall Armed Forces Champion Runnymede Borough Council
The armed forces covenant is a promise from the nation that those who serve or have served in the armed forces, and their families, are treated fairly.
What are we doing in Runnymede? • Webpage • Appointment of Armed Forces Champion – Elected Councillor with supporting officer • Adopting an action plan • Adjustment to housing register – No need to show local connection – Tick box for service/veteran applicants – Amending Council policy
Action Plan at Runnymede • Health and Wellbeing • Communication • Recognise and Remember • Economy, Employment and Skills
Task Force Commanders Runnymede, Spelthorne & Surrey Heath Council work with 1 st Battalion Welsh Guards Part of 11 Infantry Brigade operating in Surrey
Heroes Welcome Scheme For Example • Savill Gardens offers 2 for 1 entry to 35 acre woodland • Thorpe Park offers 20% off Annual pass or day tickets
Other connections • South East Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association (SERFCA) • ABF The Soldiers’ Charity/SSAFA • Surrey Heath Veterans • Royal British Legion branch – Addlestone – Chobham
New Initiatives REQUEST A SOLDIER First World War support to schools Secondary schools can book a soldier to support teaching activities in classroom www.army.mod.uk/training_education/25813.a spx
Surrey Civilian Military Partnership Board • A panel made up of lead agencies and military partners and meets twice a year. Led by the Surrey County Council Armed Forces Champion, the board considers key issues affecting the armed forces community across the county. • Two task groups have been created to support the work of the Board, the 'Recognise and Remember' and the 'Community Integration' task groups. These task groups report to the SCMPB.
Cllr Shannon Saise-Marshall Armed Forces Champion Runnymede Borough Council Twitter @dontletyourtea
Runnymede’s Armed Forces link Major James Aldridge Officer Commanding The Prince of Wales’s Company 1st Battalion Welsh Guards
Civil Engagement Hierarchy HQ 11 Inf Bde & HQ SE POW’s Coy – Runnymede 1 WG 2 Coy – Surrey Heath 3 Coy – Spelthorne 1st Battalion Welsh Guards
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