Issue - meetings

RECOMMENDED:  That Council approves the adoption of the revised Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy, as outlined in Appendix 1 to the report.

Reason for Decision

To ensure that the Council continues to meet it statutory duties in relation to equality matters and that the policy and associated procedures/practices continue to be in line with recommended best practice

Assistant Direct B Box presented a report which reminded members that the Council’s current Equality Policy was adopted in 2018 and outlined the arrangements the Council had put in place to ensure it complied with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duty.  The policy was now due for review and a revised Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy had been produced to update and strengthen the Council’s commitment to and compliance with equalities legislation and best practice.

Cabinet Members welcomed the fact that the policy reflected Care leavers, autism awareness and armed forces.  It was also noted that the work on the white ribbon pledge was continuing, along with the provision of changing places for those needing them.

It was noted that the Corporate Performance Panel had supported the recommendation and comments made at the Panel meeting had been taken on board.

RECOMMENDED:    That Council approves a recommendation to adopt the revised Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy, as outlined in Appendix 1 to the report.

Reason for Decision

To ensure that the Council continues to meet it statutory duties in relation to equality matters and that the policy and associated procedures/practices continue to be in line with recommended best practice