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Equality and Fairness Annual Report 2018 and Action Plan 2019

Meeting: 27/03/2019 - Lewes District Council Cabinet (Item 91)

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Report of Chief Executive

Lead Cabinet member: Councillor Elayne Merry

Additional documents:

Decision:

(Key decision):

 

(1) That 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 to seek approval of an Action Plan for 2019/20.

 

In a response to a question from visiting member, Councillor Chartier, the Director of Regeneration and Planning advised that the input into any outcomes from the Joint Equality and Fairness Planning Group and Joint Equality and Fairness Stakeholder Group would be outlined in future reports. The Chief Executive added that he was Chair of the internal officers working group, comprising of volunteers from different service areas and assured members that feedback from Stakeholder Groups were analysed in detail whilst reviewing policy and designing future service delivery.

 

Resolved (Key decision):

 

(1) That 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.