Purpose

The Tower Hamlets Annual Equality Report 2024-2025 provides an overview of how the council is meeting its equality objectives. It provides an overview of the equality challenges faced by the council and examples of the council’s achievements on equality.

Decision

DECISION;

1. Noted and AGREED the contents of the Tower Hamlets Annual Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Report 2024-25. 

Reasons for the decision

•         The Tower Hamlets Annual Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Report 2024 2025 highlights the council’s considerable achievements in meeting its equality objectives and how it is meeting its Public Sector Duty under the Equality Act 2010. When Cabinet agreed the Corporate Equalities Plan, it was agreed an annual report will be brought to Cabinet to demonstrate progress.

Alternative options

•         The council could choose not to publish its progress against inequality in the borough. Equality is already embedded throughout the council’s plans, strategies and activities. However, it is considered that reporting on the council’s progress against its equality objectives helps demonstrate the council’s considerable commitment to and investment in tackling inequalities, meeting its statutory duties under the Equality Act 2010 and helps the council to demonstrate Best Value and the impact of its programmes on residents.

Action by:

CORPORATE DIRECTOR FOR RESOURCES (R. ENNIS)