Decision details

RESOLVED:1)         That the Council commit to achieving White Ribbon UK accreditation.

2)            That the budget required to support the achievement and ongoing commitment to accreditation be allocated. 

Reason for Decision

White Ribbon UK accreditation would build on the Council’s existing commitment to preventing domestic abuse by enabling the Council to:

• Demonstrate commitment to preventing harassment, abuse and violence against women and girls.
• Create safer communities and a safer work environment.
• Meet legislative duties, such as those defined within the Equality Act 2010 and Domestic Abuse Act 2021.

Support the Government priority to end violence against women and girls (VAWG), as outlined in the ‘Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy’, July 2021.