Issue - meetings
Equality and Fairness Annual Report 2018 and Action Plan 2019
Meeting: 20/03/2019 - Eastbourne Borough Council Cabinet (Item 73)
73 Equality and fairness annual report 2018 and action plan 2019 
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Report of Chief Executive
Lead Cabinet member: Councillor Swansborough
Additional documents:
- Equality and fairness annual report 2018 and action plan 2019 - Appendix A, item 73
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- Equality and fairness annual report 2018 and action plan 2019 - Appendix B, item 73
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Decision:
(Key decision):
(1) To note the Annual Report of activities carried out in 2018, set out at appendix A to the report.
(2) To approve the Action Plan proposed at appendix B to the report.
Minutes:
The Cabinet considered the report of the Chief Executive setting out progress against the Council’s current equality objectives and 2018/19 action plan and sought approval of an action plan for 2019/20. The Head of Business Planning and Performance was in attendance to present the report.
Councillor Swansborough expressed his thanks to the Head of Business Planning and Performance and Devan Briggs, Policy and Engagement Co-ordinator for their work in co-ordinating and bringing together members from a range of protected groups across Eastbourne and Lewes to attend the Equality and Fairness Stakeholder Group.
Resolved (Key decision):
(1) To note the Annual Report of activities carried out in 2018, set out at appendix A to the report.
(2) To approve the Action Plan proposed at appendix B to the report.
Reason for decisions:
To promote equality and fairness and eliminate discrimination, ensuring fair access to services and opportunities and comply with the Council’s duties under the Equality Act 2010.