Decision

1)       
that the progress made in delivering the Equality and Diversity
Action Plan 2025-2026 be noted; and
 

2)      that the
refreshed Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan 2026-2027
as set out in Appendix 1 to the submitted report be approved.

Reasons for the decision

The Council had a
legal obligation to publish equality objectives.  Under the Public Sector Equality Duty, it was
important that the Council promote and fully embed inclusion.

Alternative options considered

No alternative options
were considered.