The armed forces officer for North Tyneside is here to strengthen delivery of the armed forces covenant across North Tyneside supporting for the armed forces community under a government commitment to support services personnel - to ensure that those who currently serve or have served in the armed forces and their families, are treated fairly.

The armed forces officer is a single point of contact for all armed forces related enquiries in to the local authority and co-ordinates services in accordance with the armed forces covenant and commitment to support.