Issue - meetings
Equality and fairness policy, equality objectives, annual report and action plan
Meeting: 07/02/2018 - Eastbourne Borough Council Cabinet (Item 65)
65 Equality and fairness policy, equality objectives, annual report and action plan. 
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Report of Director of Regeneration and Planning
Lead Cabinet member: Councillor Dean Sabri
Decision:
(KEY) (1) That the equality and fairness policy set out at appendix A be adopted. (2) That the equality objectives proposed for 2018 to 2021 and set out in paragraph 4.1 of the report be adopted. (3) That the annual report of activities carried out in 2017, set out at appendix B to the report be noted. (4) That the action plan, set out at appendix C to the report be approved.
Minutes:
The Cabinet considered the report of the Director of Regeneration and Planning regarding progress against the Council’s current equality objectives and proposed new equality and fairness policy, set of objectives and 2018 action plan.
The Cabinet commented on the various successful events that had occurred during 2017 and conveyed their thanks to Pat Taylor, Strategy and Commissioning Lead for Community and Partnerships and Devan Briggs, Policy & Engagement Co-ordinator for all their work in bringing the various community groups together.
2016 also saw the first Syrian refugees in the area as part of the national programme and ongoing support, in partnership with the statutory services and voluntary organisations had been well received and helped them integrate into their communities.
Councillor Ungar commented on the issue of caste and Councillor Sabri agreed to look at this as part of his role of portfolio holder.
Resolved (key decision):
(1) That the equality and fairness policy set out at appendix A be adopted
(2) That the equality objectives proposed for 2018 to 2021 and set out in paragraph 4.1 of the report be adopted.
(3) That the annual report of activities carried out in 2017, set out at appendix B to the report be noted.
(4) That the action plan, set out at appendix C to the report be approved.
Reason for decision:
To promote equality and fairness and eliminate discrimination, ensuring fair access to services and opportunities; and to comply with the Council’s general and specific duties under the Equality Act 2010.