Decision details

RESOLVED –

(1)            That Cabinet approved and adopted the Equality Plan and objectives for 2023-2027.

(2)            That Cabinet noted the achievements and progress made under the last two years of the previous plan (2019-2023).

REASONS FOR DECISION – To put into place the proposed Equality Plan and objectives 2023-2027, which will provide the framework for implementing the Council’s obligations regarding the general and specific equality duties. The proposed Equality Plan and objectives have received broad support.

OTHER OPTIONS CONSIDERED AND REJECTED – Not applicable as the Council is required under the Public Sector Equality Duty to set equality objectives every four years.

Please note that this was not a Key Decision so can be implemented by officers with immediate effect.