Lead Member - Martyn Smethurst

Lead member for Armed Forces and Veterans.

Main linked Directorate(s)

Reports to the Portfolio Holder for:

To support the delivery of the Deal 2030 priorities and pledges in the Wigan Council Recovery Plan
To support our Community Wealth Building approach including supporting our veterans to access good, stable employment opportunities
To support the delivery of our Climate Change Strategy by promoting a fairer and more sustainable local economy
To support our veterans and members of the armed forces across the borough with training and education to provide them with better life chances
To support the delivery of health and wellbeing services for our veterans and armed forces members
To be a champion for our veterans and armed forces across the borough.

Implementation of the key priorities set out in our Deal 2030 - Our Place, Our People, Our Future
Engage with businesses, schools and other partners to grow support for the Community Covenant
Delivery of our successful programme of community Armed Forces commemoration and celebration events, including Remembrance Sunday services and parades, and Armed Forces Day
Strategic input into the development and delivery of a joined-up strategy for our work with veterans
Along with the Deputy Leader, advocate for the needs of veterans and the armed forces to be considered when planning and delivering services
Supporting the ongoing operational effectiveness and delivery of services to the Armed Forces Community
Spearhead Wigan’s contribution to the GM Armed Forces support plan.