08/29/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/29/2024 06:55
29 August 2024
The council is one of 193 organisations recognised nationally by the UK Government for their support towards the armed forces community.
The Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award acknowledges the positive role that employers play in supporting defence and inspiring others to do the same. To win a gold, an organisation must demonstrate exceptional commitment to the armed forces community.
Gold status is given to those who implement HR policies that accommodate the needs of the armed forces community, while continuously promoting this advocacy within their own networks and industry.
Blackpool Council has introduced and implemented a number of policies and initiatives to be an armed force friendly organisation.
These include the adoption of a policy to allow staff to take paid leave in order to fulfil their role as a reservists or adult cadet volunteer.
The council also recently established internal meetings for staff with service history to come together, network and shape council work.
It has also signed up for the Pride in Veterans Standard a set of guidelines established by Fighting with Pride to ensure that veteran-focused organisations treat the entire veteran community with dignity, respect, and understanding when accessing services and support.
Minister for Veterans and People, Alistair Carns said:
Blackpool Council's Armed Forces Champion, Cllr Major Adrian Hoyle, said:
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