Decision details

To receive the Annual review of the Single Equalities Policy and Equality Objective

Following consideration of a report of the Operations Manager for Performance, Governance and Health & Safety, the Community Policy Development Group had recommended that the Single Equalities Scheme and Equality Objectives be approved.

The Cabinet Member for Community Well-Being outlined the contents of the report stating that under the Equality Act 2010 local authorities had a duty to have due regard to:

·         Eliminate discrimination, harassment, victimisation and any other conduct that is prohibited by or under the Act

·         Advance equality of opportunity between persons who share a relevant protected characteristic and persons who do not share it; and

·         Foster good relations between persons who share a relevant protected characteristic and persons who do not share it

He also reiterated the equality objectives as outlined in the report.

Consideration was given to:

·         Motion 564 to Council with regard to equalities

·         Ensuring equality in procurement and commissioning

·         Mental health issues and the recommendation from the Menopause Working Group with regard to well-being ambassadors being put in place.

·         The processes that would take place to achieve the vision within the scheme

RESOLVED that the recommendation of the Policy Development Group be approved.

(Proposed by Cllr D J Knowles and seconded by Cllr Mrs N Woollatt)

Reason for the Decision – To ensure that the Council fulfils its statutory duties under the Equality Act 2020

Note:  *Report previously circulated, copy attached to minutes