Basildon's Armed Forces Community Covenant

In November 2012 on the behalf of the civilian community, the Mayor of Basildon signed a military covenant pledging mutual support between the Armed Forces, veterans and the wider community.

This covenant was also signed by Lieutenant Colonel Mick Aston MC of The Royal Anglian Regiment on behalf of the Armed Forces, and the then Leader of the Council, Councillor Tony Ball, on behalf of the former Basildon Renaissance Partnership.

The purpose of this Community Covenant is to encourage support for the Armed Forces Community working and residing in Basildon and to recognise and remember the sacrifices made by members of this Armed Forces Community. This includes in-Service and ex-Service personnel their families and widow(er)s in Basildon Borough.

Downloadable: Basildon Council's Armed Forces Community Covenant (PDF) [124KB] (opens new window) .

Aims of the Community Covenant

The overarching aims of the Armed Forces Community Covenant are as follows -

• Encourage local communities to support the Armed Forces communities in their areas
• Nurture public understanding and awareness amongst the public of the issues affecting the Armed Forces Community
• Recognise and honour the sacrifices faced by the Armed Forces Community
• Encourage activities which help to integrate the Armed Forces Community into local life
• Encourage the Armed Forces Community to help and support the wider community.

Further information and enquiries

• The Armed Forces Corporate Covenant
• The Civil Military Partnership Board
• The Armed Forces Covenant (opens new window)
• GOV.UK - Armed Forces Covenant (opens new window)
• Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) (opens new window)
• Twitter hashtag #forourforces (opens new window)
• Armed Forces Covenant on facebook (Login required) (opens new window)
• Armed Forces Covenant on Linked In (Login required) (opens new window)

Enquiries please to the council's Head of Engagement, see contact details below.