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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

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Cllr Shannon Saise-Marshall Armed Forces Champion Runnymede Borough Council

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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.

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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

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Action Plan at Runnymede

Health and Wellbeing
Communication
Recognise and Remember
Economy, Employment and Skills

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Task Force Commanders

Runnymede, Spelthorne & Surrey Heath Council work with 1st Battalion Welsh Guards Part of 11 Infantry Brigade operating in Surrey

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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

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Other connections

South East Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’

Association (SERFCA)

ABF The Soldiers’ Charity/SSAFA
Surrey Heath Veterans
Royal British Legion branch

– Addlestone – Chobham

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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

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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.

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Cllr Shannon Saise-Marshall Armed Forces Champion Runnymede Borough Council Twitter @dontletyourtea

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Runnymede’s Armed Forces link

Major James Aldridge

1st Battalion Welsh Guards

Officer Commanding The Prince of Wales’s Company

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Civil Engagement Hierarchy

HQ 11 Inf Bde & HQ SE

POW’s Coy – Runnymede

1st Battalion Welsh Guards

1 WG

2 Coy – Surrey Heath 3 Coy – Spelthorne