Decision details
Equality Policy 2017-2019
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
To approve the draft Equality Policy 2017-2019, including the proposed equality objectives.
Decision:
THAT:
(a) the draft Equality Policy (including the equality objectives) – at appendix 1 -
are approved for publication in January 2017 with the following amendment:
On page 13 principle 6 part (d) to include the words - that the community safety partnership leads on work around domestic violence and abuse.
Reasons for the decision:
To comply with the statutory requirement to publish equality objectives for the council
and to demonstrate the commitment of senior managers and elected members to
supporting the equality policy and objectives.
Alternative options considered:
It is not a statutory requirement for local authorities to have an equality policy,
however it is a statutory requirement of the Equality Act 2010 to publish at least one
equality objective. An alternative option would be to publish the objectives in
isolation. This is not recommended because a comprehensive document is helpful in
demonstrating our values and commitment to equality.
Publication date: 20/01/2017
Date of decision: 19/01/2017
Effective from: 26/01/2017