Issue - meetings

Report of Councillor J Barry, Portfolio Holder for Growth & Assets.

RESOLVED that progress against the objectives set within the Equality Plan 2023-2027 and ongoing compliance with the Equality Duty be noted.

Cabinet considered a progress report on the Equality Plan 2023-2027 action plan and to demonstrate the Council’s continuing compliance with the Equality Duty. The Equality Plan and Duty Review for 2024/25 was attached to the report at Appendix 1.

The Equality Plan and Duty Review provided examples of how the Council was meeting its obligations under the three core strands of the Equality Act, which were eliminating discrimination, victimisation, and harassment, advancing equality of opportunity and fostering good relations between communities. The progress reflected the Council’s going commitment to embedding equality, diversity, and inclusion across all areas of service delivery and the organisation.

The report also set out the progress that had been made against the objectives within the Equality Plan 2023-2027.

RESOLVED that progress against the objectives set within the Equality Plan 2023-2027 and ongoing compliance with the Equality Duty be noted.

REASONS FOR DECISION -This was an information report to keep Cabinet informed of progress against the objectives set in the Equality Plan 2023-2027 and to demonstrate continuing compliance with the Equality Duty.

OTHER OPTIONS CONSIDERED AND REJECTED – Not applicable as the report provided an overview of progress towards and compliance with the Equality Act obligations.