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Single Equality Scheme Annual Report 2022/23

24/01/2024 - Single Equality Scheme Annual Report 2022/23

Matter for Decision

The current Single Equality Scheme (SES) covered the period from 2021 to 2024. The council produced the SES to set equality objectives and therefore to ensure transparency and assist in the performance of its Public Sector Equality Duty (Section 149 of the Equality Act 2010).

 

This annual report presented information to demonstrate compliance with the Public Sector Equality Duty by providing an update on progress in delivering key actions set in the SES for 2022/23. It also proposed some new actions for delivery during 2023/24 under the Scheme’s objectives.

 

Decision of Executive Councillor for Communities

      i.          Noted the progress in delivering equalities actions during 2022/23 (full details set out in Appendix A of the Officer’s report).

     ii.          Approved the new actions proposed for delivery during 2023/24 (set out in Appendix B of the Officer’s report).

 

Reason for the Decision

As set out in the Officer’s report.

 

Any Alternative Options Considered and Rejected

Not applicable.

 

Scrutiny Considerations

The committee made no comments in response to the report from the Equality and Anti-Poverty Officer.

 

The Committee unanimously resolved to endorse the recommendations.

 

The Executive Councillor approved the recommendations.

 

Conflicts of Interest Declared by the Executive Councillor (and any Dispensations Granted)

No conflicts of interest were declared by the Executive Councillor.