As a council, we want to enable our local Armed Forces community and help those returning to or new to Leicestershire, to settle in the quickest time and with the minimal upheaval.
We have a long-standing and pro-active relationship with local regular and reserve units, as well as veterans, cadets and other forces organisations and charities.
Armed Forces Covenant
We are committed to the pledge we made when we signed the Armed Forces Covenant. A promise to support Armed Forces families to not face disadvantage in accessing public services due to their military service and we are proud to be a forces friendly employer.
Armed Forces Covenant provides more information.
Armed Forces Champion for Leicestershire County Council
The county council has an Armed Forces Champion, Councillor Pam Posnett (Pam.Posnett@leics.gov.uk). It is Cllr Pam Posnett’s role to ensure that commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant is embedded at the highest levels within the council and that Armed Forces Family residents have a point of contact.
Armed Forces Champions across Leicestershire
See who is an Armed Forces Champion in your area.
Blaby District Council
Armed Forces Champion (Political)
Cllr Mark Jackson
Cllr.MarkeJackson@gmail.com
Supporting Officer
Tracy Gaskin (Community Development Officer)
Tracy.Gaskin@blaby.gov.uk
Charnwood Borough Council
Armed Forces Champion (Political)
Cllr Hilary Fryer
Cllr.Hilary.Fryer@charnwood.gov.uk
Supporting Officer
Victoria Coomber (Community Covenant Development Officer)
Victoria.Coomber@charnwood.gov.uk
Harborough District Council
Armed Forces Champion (Political)
Cllr Rani Mahal
ArmedForcesChampion@harborough.gov.uk
Supporting Officer
Michelle Woolman-Lane
MWoolman-Lane@rutland.gov.uk
Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council
Armed Forces Champion
Cllr Russ Roberts (Political)
Russell.Roberts@hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk
Cllr Danny Findlay (Political)
Danny.Findlay@hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk
Supporting Officer
Simon Jones
Simon.Jones@hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk
Leicester City Council
Armed Forces Champion (Political)
Cllr Vi Dempster
Vi.Dempster@leicester.gov.uk
Supporting Officers
Miranda Cannon and Matthew Reeves
AFCovenant@leicester.gov.uk
Leicestershire County Council
Armed Forces Champion (Political)
Cllr Pam Posnett
Pam.Posnett@leics.gov.uk
Supporting Officers
Lauren Bond (Civic Affairs Team)
Lauren.Bond@leics.gov.uk
Sarah Carter (Communities Team)
Sarah.Carter@leics.gov.uk
Melton Borough Council
Armed Forces Champion (Political)
Cllr Simon Lumley
SLumley@melton.gov.uk
Supporting Officer
Victoria Coomber (Community Covenant Development Officer)
Victoria.Coomber@charnwood.gov.uk
North West Leicestershire District Council
Armed Forces Champion (Political)
Cllr Tony Gillard
Tony.Gillard@nwleicestershire.gov.uk
Supporting Officer
Wendy May (Cultural Services Team Manager)
Wendy.May@nwleicestershire.gov.uk
Oadby and Wigston Borough Council
Armed Forces Champion (Political)
Cllr Rob Eaton
Cllr.Robert.Eaton@oadby-wigston.gov.uk
Supporting Officer
Mark Hall (Chief Executive)
Mark.Hall@oadby-wigston.gov.uk
Rutland County Council
Find out who the Armed Forces Champions in Rutland are and what work they do for the Armed Forces community.
Employer Recognition Scheme
We are proud and pleased that we are Gold Award holders of the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. You can find out more about what this means and how your organisation could also sign up to this scheme on Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
Armed Forces Act
The Armed Forces Act 2021 came into force in November 2022. The Act reinforces the Armed Forces Covenant and builds on the Armed Forces Act 2006. It is a legal obligation on certain public bodies to pay due regard to the Covenant principles when exercising certain functions – Armed Forces Covenant Duty.
Our support for Armed Forces
- Our comprehensive record of war memorials
- Each year, we celebrate Armed Forces Day
- County council film Memories of the Korean War
Further support
Housing
This function is dealt with by the seven District/Borough Councils within Leicestershire, to get in touch with your district or borough council.
School places
If you have recently moved into Leicestershire and are having issues getting your children into an appropriate school, please contact the Admissions team on 0116 305 6684 or admissions@leics.gov.uk.
Support can also be accessed from Children’s Services to mitigate issues experienced as a result of moving in and out of the area due to postings, please use the contact details above if you require such support.
Social care
If you have been injured during service, advice for you and your carers can be obtained within our Adult Social Care Department on 0116 305 0004.
We will work with GPs and dentists to ensure patient registrations are straightforward.
If you have suffered with mental health issues and are worried about getting back into the community, we can offer support and you can also see Military and armed forces.
Assistance can also be found within the NHS
Crisis support
If your family is in crisis and you require emergency food, fuel and furniture, access our Signposting and Community Support Service by contacting Charity Link on 0116 222 2200.
First Contact Plus act as the first point of contact on a wide range of issues and can you refer on to the most appropriate support organisation, contact them via 0116 305 4286 or visit their website for more information.
Employment and skills
Our Adult Learning Service can also provide support and advice to review skills and qualifications.
Through the Work and Skills Forum, we can signpost to relevant colleges that run apprenticeships and relevant employability courses.
Jobcentre Plus and the Royal British Legion can also assist to help service leavers to find work. More resources can be found on the government's website.
A number of our district and borough councils host Job Fairs where a number of vacancies across a wide variety of companies and job opportunities are advertised. Get in touch with your district or borough council.
Social events
If you wish to contact other people who have left the Armed Forces, you may want to attend a Breakfast Club – there are currently 8 across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. Use the ‘Find a Club’ function on their website to find the club closest to you.
For further information and advice for veterans and their families, please visit the Veterans' Gateway website, or their social media channels Veterans' Gateway Facebook or Veterans' Gateway Twitter.
Armed Forces related projects
Links to veterans’ associations and benevolent organisations
Veterans describe experiences in Korea
Leicestershire veterans of “the forgotten war” talk candidly about their experiences in Korea, in a film produced by the county council.
