Decision - The Council’s Equality Policy and Action Plan

To seek approval for the for the policy and action plan.

(1)               That the draft Equality and Inclusion Policy (2012-15) as set out in appendix 1 to the report be agreed;

(2)               That the draft Equality and inclusion Policy (2012-15) be recommended to the Full Council for approval; and

(3)               That it be noted that the corporate actions to deliver on the objectives as set out in Section 2 of the Policy, and that a full, measurable action plan will be developed through consultation to support the agreed objectives, for  submission to the appropriate Committee after consultation.