Decision details

The Director of Communities, Housing and Environment submitted a report which sought approval of the Equality Improvement Priorities Annual Report 2021 – 2022, including agreement to a proposed refreshed equality improvement priority for 2022 – 2025 for the Children and Families directorate.

In introducing the report, the Executive Member for Communities provided an overview of the progress which had been made against each priority over the past year, and highlighted the actions which were being taken in response to the challenges that continued to be faced. With regard to the development of the Council’s ‘Vision for Equality Diversity and Inclusion’, it was noted that work on the Vision continued and that it was expected to be submitted to the Board for consideration in the coming months.

Responding to a Member’s comments, the Board received an update regarding the work of the Equalities Champions.

RESOLVED –

(a)  That the Equality Improvement Priorities Annual Report 2021 – 2022, as detailed at appendix 1 to the submitted report, be approved;

(b)  That approval be given to the Children and Families directorate’s request to shift the focus of the Educational Attainment priority onto racial equality, as outlined in appendix 2 to the submitted report;

(c)  That it be noted that the Director of Communities, Housing and Environment is responsible for the implementation of the resolutions above.