24 Annual Report on Equality and Diversity PDF 111 KB
The Deputy Chief Executive to provide a report to
Update the People Committee on the progress made by the Council to embed Equality and Diversity within service, policy development and delivery; work undertaken to meet our public sector equality duty as required by equality legislation and deliver services which are accessible and meet the needs of Melton’s residents.
Minutes:
The People Manager provided a report to:
Reference was made to 3.4 showing the 4 equality objectives for the period 2016-2020.
Attention was drawn to 5.1 with an amendment to the opening line which should have read:
The
Council has an annual budget of £4,000 to help with the associated
resourcing for Equality and Diversity. Support is provided through an agreement
with an Equality and Diversity specialist….
Reference was made to 5.2 advising that the Single Equalities Scheme, Action Plan and set of Equality Objectives are reviewed every four years, the next one due 2020.
RESOLVED that:
1. the progress made in meeting the Council’s
equalities duties and commitments as outlined in the report is noted.