Purpose

To update the Cabinet relating to the update
of the Equality Diversity and Inclusion Policy (2023) for Cotswold
District Council.

Content

The purpose of the report was to consider the
Council’s Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Policy
and Procedure following legislative updates.
 
Councillor Mike Evemy, Leader of the Council
introduced the report in Councillor Bloomer’s absence and
highlighted that the purpose of the updated Equality, Diversity,
Inclusion and Equity Policy was to reflect recent legislative
changes, providing practical guidance for managers and staff,
supporting fairness and consistency across the Council, and helping
to protect the Council against legal claims.
 
The recommendations were proposed by
Councillor Mike Evemy and seconded by Councillor Tony Dale.
 
Resolved that Cabinet:

1.   
Approved the Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and
Equity Policy and Procedure, which had been rewritten to
incorporate the Supreme Court Ruling.

2.   
Approved that ‘care
experienced’ be treated as if it were a protected
characteristic as many care-experienced people face discrimination,
stigma and prejudice.

3.   
Delegated authority to the Chief
Executive Officer to make minor and necessary amendments to the
EDIE Policy, enabling timely updates that would not alter
the policy’s strategic intent. 
 
Voting record:
7 For, 0 Against, 0 Abstentions.