Decision details

The Diversity and Inclusion Manager provided Members with the Annual Equality Report that had been developed to fulfil the Council’s legal duties and obligations to report on its progress in delivering the General and Specific Equality Duties. Members were advised that the report contains progress made in year 2019/20 in meeting the equality objectives contained in Council’s Strategic Equality Plan.

The Service Director, Democratic Services & Communicationadvised Cabinet that Members of the Overview & Scrutiny were provided with the opportunity to undertake pre scrutiny on the Annual Equality Report in advance of Cabinet’s consideration.

The Deputy Leader thanked the Diversity and Inclusion Manager and her team for the work carried out on behalf of the Council and referenced a number of initiatives the Council has driven forward in driving to achieve an equitable Council.

Following discussions it was RESOLVED:

1.    To note the comments and observations of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee;

2.    To endorse the recommendations outlined within the Annual Equality Report 2019/20 as attached to the report.