Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council is proud to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant, pledging to support serving personnel, veterans, and their families. We are also delighted to have received the bronze award under the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS), recognising our commitment to being an armed forces-friendly organisation.
What is the Armed Forces Covenant?
The Armed Forces Covenant is a national promise to ensure that those who serve or have served in the armed forces are treated fairly. We are committed to:
- Supporting military families.
- Promoting fair access to housing, employment, and local services.
- Encouraging local businesses to support the Armed Forces.
Our bronze award recognition
The bronze award recognises employers who actively support armed forces communities, promote an armed forces-friendly workplace, and value the skills of ex-service personnel. We are committed to building on this achievement.
How we support the armed forces community
- Encourage employment for veterans and reservists.
- Support the local voluntary and community sector to support the armed forces
- Support fair access to housing and local services.
- Engage in armed forces events and initiatives.
