Decision details

To consider the report of the Cabinet Member for Communities seeking approval to a revised Equality Policy and Objectives. 

The Council’s current Equality Scheme covers the period April 2009 to December 2012.  This provides the opportunity for the Council to revise its equality objectives and take into consideration the changes to legislation since the Equality Act 2010.  

(i)  To endorse and recommend to full Council approval of the revised Equality Policy (Appendix 1) and the new Equality objectives to be monitored through an Equality Action Plan (Appendix 2).

(ii)  To agree delegated authority to the Director of Environment and Economy, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Communities, to approve the final Equality Action Plan and subsequent amendments in light of future changes to the Council’s priorities and resources.

(iii)  To note the continued use of the existing system of Equality and Safety Impact Assessments to support informed Council decision making and publication of the assessments online, as appropriate.

(iv)  To note the creation of the Equalities Information webpage.

To ensure that the Council continues to have a due regard for equalities in all aspects of its work and fulfil its obligations under the Equality Act 2010.

None.