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RESOLVED –
 

(1)           
That Cabinet approved and adopted the Equality Plan
and objectives for 2023-2027.

(2)           
That Cabinet noted the achievements and progress
made under the last two years of the previous plan
(2019-2023).
 
REASONS FOR DECISION – To put into
place the proposed Equality Plan and objectives 2023-2027, which
will provide the framework for implementing the Council’s
obligations regarding the general and specific equality duties. The
proposed Equality Plan and objectives have received broad
support.
 
OTHER OPTIONS CONSIDERED AND REJECTED – Not applicable as the Council is required under the
Public Sector Equality Duty to set equality objectives every four
years.
 
Please note
that this was not a Key Decision so can be implemented by officers
with immediate effect.