Decision details

(1) that the new single equality objective below is approved -
“We will progress and drive our equality performance through the Equality Framework for Local Government and utilise Council resources to support our equalities agenda. We will embed our ‘One Council One Team’ approach and commitment to equality by the production and publication of the Council’s first Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, developed through engaging and collaborating with our diverse residents, communities and workforce”

(2) that the Director of Law and Governance be authorised to publish the equality objective (on the Council website and elsewhere as required).

The Council must comply with its legal duties and obligations arising under the Equality Act 2010. Obligations require the Council to set and publish its objectives in discharging its public sector equality duties at least every four years.

There are no alternative options. The Council is legally obliged to publish at least one equality objective in line with section 149 of the Equality Act 2010.