Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: May 12, 2025

Purpose: Updated Anti-Racism Strategy, Somerset Equality Partnership Charter and equality governance update

Content: Following consideration of the officer report, appendices and discussion, the Executive resolved to:   1.    Agree and endorse the Council signing up to the Somerset Equity Charter. 2.    Agree and endorse the Councils approach to Avon and Somerset Police Tacking Disproportionality Programme: a.    Formally agree to participate and contribute to the Programme and Data and Insight subgroup b.    Delegate to the Head of Service Community Safety to sign the Memorandum of Understanding for Data and Insight on behalf of the Council c.     Delay contributions of £4,000 to the Programme from the Community Safety budget until the purpose of this contribution is clarified with a clear rationale and benefit to the Council. This decision to be taken by Head of Service Community Safety in consultation with relevant Executive Member. 3.    Support and endorse: Somerset Council Equalities Workforce Report: 2023-2025 (includes gender pay report) Race Audit Action Plan Disability Confident Action Plan