Welcome from Cllr Dan Casey, Armed Forces Champion

I am hugely honoured to have been named as Tendring District Council’s Armed Forces Champion, having served both in the Merchant Navy, and subsequently in the Grenadier Guards for my National Service.

The welfare of those currently serving, and of veterans, is of real importance to me, particularly given the problem of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and is something I have tried to champion in my role as President of the Clacton Branch of the Royal British Legion – a position I have held for around a decade now.

Tendring District Council is here to support you and your family if you are currently serving or have previously served in the Armed Forces. If you need any advice on issues including health, education, housing, financial and employment needs, we will be here to help.

I am particularly pleased with the way Tendring District Council takes pride in and supports the Armed Forces Covenant, and holds the Gold Defence Employers Recognition Scheme award – this reflects not only our own approach to supporting military personnel, veterans and their families, but also the advocacy role we play in encouraging other organisations to do the same.

Meet the Team

Our Armed Forces Champion is Cllr Dan Casey (Member Champion).  

Email: cllr.(link sends e-mail)dcasey@tendringdc.gov.uk

Our officer contact is Karen Hardes, HR Advisor

Email: khardes@tendringdc.gov.uk

Our civic events contact is Madeline Adger, Leadership Support Manager

Email: madger@tendringdc.gov.uk

Essex Civil Military Partnership Board

Following the signing of the Essex Armed Forces Covenant on 6 November 2012, the Essex Civilian Military Partnership Board was established to fulfil the undertakings agreed under the Covenant, to tangibly improve the lives of all.

Tendring District Council is represented on this Board, along with public, private and voluntary sector partners to look at Essex-wide activities relating to the Armed Forces.

The Civilian Military Partnership Board is currently engaged in a comprehensive programme of work, focusing on:

• Housing
• Health and Wellbeing
• Education
• Employment and Skills
• Promoting Integration

What are we doing locally for the Armed Forces Community?

• Encouraging local communities to support you and your involvement in the wider community
• Encouraging activities, joint events and projects which help to integrate you into local life
• Nurturing an understanding and awareness of issues affecting you and recognising sacrifices made by the Armed Forces
• Training our staff and implementing appropriate policies to support you
• Understanding your needs while developing services
• Providing employment and training opportunities
• Raising awareness of the challenges you face
• Raising your awareness of what support is available to you
• Understanding and supporting veterans

The Essex and Suffolk Military Herald is a useful publication that provides local Armed Forces related news and information.