{"id":1162,"date":"2011-10-04T13:51:13","date_gmt":"2011-10-04T13:51:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forcespenpals.net\/p=?1162"},"modified":"2011-10-04T13:51:13","modified_gmt":"2011-10-04T13:51:13","slug":"armed-forces-community-covenant-for-lincolnshire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forcespenpals.net\/gb\/news\/armed-forces-community-covenant-for-lincolnshire\/","title":{"rendered":"Armed Forces Community Covenant for Lincolnshire?"},"content":{"rendered":"
A new Armed Forces Community Covenant could help servicemen and women living in Lincolnshire.<\/p>\n
If passed by Lincolnshire County Council, the scheme will see a £30 million pot created to improve the lives of military personnel, the Lincolnshire Echo reports.<\/p>\n
It would see charities, businesses, local authorities and communities come together to offer armed forces members – both present and past – help.<\/p>\n
Beverley Finnegan produced a report for the council to consider and she said: "Developing the covenant will demonstrate positive working relationships to benefit our communities."<\/p>\n
There are several RAF sites in the county, so an effort has to be made to ensure these people do not suffer and disadvantages.<\/p>\n
The scheme comes as a national Armed Forces Bill – which is required every five years – is being considered by the House of Commons.<\/p>\n
It is currently at the report stage after amendments were proposed by a committee.<\/p>\n
Posted by Samantha Thompson
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