Purpose

To
approve the EDI Strategy and Action Plan.

Content

Decision

 

(a)          
That Cabinet supports the adoption and
supporting definitions for the 7 local protected characteristics.

 

(b)          
That Cabinet approve the EDI Strategy and Action
Plan 2024 – 2027

 

(c)          
That Cabinet approve the supporting detailed EDI
Action plan which covered the period 2024 – 2027.

 

 

Reasons for the decision

To ensure that Dorset Council’s workplace and services were
meeting the need of everyone, we had the responsibility to listen and respond
better. As one of the county’s largest employers, we also had responsibility to
lead by example.