Issue - meetings

This report presents the draft Equality and Diversity Policy for 2021-2025 for consideration by Cabinet. The existing Policy covered the period 2016-2020 and therefore a refresh was required. The duties with regard to equality and diversity have not changed and therefore the proposed changes to the Policy are minor. The aim of the Equality and Diversity Policy remains the same; to ensure everyone has the right to be treated fairly at work or when using the council’s services. 

The report presented the draft Equality and Diversity Policy for 2021-2025 for consideration by Cabinet. The existing Policy covered the period 2016-2020 and therefore a refresh was required. The duties with regard to equality and diversity have not changed and therefore the proposed changes to the Policy are minor. The aim of the Equality and Diversity Policy remains the same; to ensure everyone has the right to be treated fairly at work or when using the council’s services. 

Proposed by Councillor Mrs Hollingsbee,

Seconded by Councillor Peall; and

RESOLVED:

1.       That report C/20/83 be received and noted.

2        That the draft Equality & Diversity Policy for 2021 – 2025 outlined in Appendix 1 be approved.

(Voting figures: 9 for, 0 against, 0 abstentions).

REASON FOR DECISION:

The council is committed to ensuring that everyone has the right to be treated fairly at work or when using council services. In addition, the council needs to ensure that it meets its requirements under the Public Sector Equality Duty.  The recommendations made in this report are aimed at achieving these measures.