Decision Maker: Kincardine and Mearns Area Committee

Outcome: Note

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: March 4, 2025

Purpose: This report presents the Council’s fourth set of Equality Outcomes, which build on the current outcomes and establish new ones. These outcomes aim to support and continue the Council's efforts to reduce social inequality in Aberdeenshire.

Content: Committee agreed to provide the following comments on the proposed Equality Outcomes 2025- 2029:     ·       Considering budget savings and future ways of working with communities, should the outcome be amended to reflect this. ·       Consider making Makaton compulsory in schools, noted already delivered on a voluntary basis.   ·       Access panels to be included in engagement work if not already. ·       E-learning equalities - 3-year refresher training for members to be confirmed.