This in from Isle of Wight council, Ed
The council is inviting Islanders to help shape the new community covenant at an afternoon event on Thursday 30 May.
Open invitation
The invitation is open to charities, voluntary or public sector organisations, serving members of the armed forces and their families, veterans, local businesses and residents with an interest in supporting our armed forces personnel.
The pledge, which will be made by the Isle of Wight Council, representatives of the charitable and voluntary sectors and civilian community of the Isle of Wight, will be signed in June 2013.
Voluntary statement of mutual support
The community covenant is a voluntary statement of mutual support between a civilian community and its local armed forces community. It’s intended to complement the Armed Forces Covenant which outlines a moral obligation between the nation, the government and armed forces at a local level.
Councillor Ian Stephens, leader of the Isle of Wight Council, said:
“We are delighted to be involved in developing the Isle of Wight Community Covenant and look forward to developing a pledge which represents the views of local people.
“We must remember the sacrifices made by our armed forces personnel and do what we can to make the Island a welcoming place for veterans and serving personnel and their families.”
Reserve your place
The event is taking place at County Hall in Newport on Thursday 30 May between 1pm and 4pm.
If you would like to attend, please email [email protected] or call 821000 ext 6211. Please advise at time of booking whether you have any special requirements such as wheelchair access or hearing loops.
