Agenda item

That the proposed equality objectives attached as Appendix ‘A’ to be report be agreed.

A report was considered that sought approval of the 2017-2021 Equality Objectives in accordance with the Public Sector Equality Duty under the Equality Act 2010.

It was a statutory requirement for the authority to publish quality objectives every four years and Council had developed the priorities set out in Appendix A to the report to reflect Members’ vision to improve choice and equality of opportunity for all residents; to be people focused; and to support the most vulnerable.

The Cabinet recognised the importance of agreeing the objectives and embedding them into the strategies, policies and wider service delivery across the Council.  The objectives as set out in Appendix A to the report were approved.

Resolved –  That the proposed equality objectives attached as Appendix ‘A’ to be report be agreed.