Issue - items at meetings - Inclusive Council Policy

Report of the Director of Strategy & Governance (copy attached)

That new Equalities & Inclusion Policy and Equality Scheme Action Plan be approved.

66.1     The Cabinet considered a report of the Director of Strategy & Governance regarding the Council’s Inclusive Council Policy 2004-2007. This set the policy framework and priorities for equalities work in the City Council and priorities for the next three years 2008-2011 (for copy see minute book).

66.2     Councillor Mitchell broadly welcomed the policy, noting that key to its success would be stringent implementation and monitoring. She was pleased to note the ‘Buggy Healthwalks’ and the consequences of the ‘Count Me In Too’ LGBT survey.

66.3     As Chairman of the Overview & Scrutiny Commission, Councillor Mitchell noted that the committee had considered the report and would be paying attention to the proposals for ‘Dignity at Work’.

66.4     Councillor Fallon-Khan welcomed the report, noting that the coming months would see an emphasis on training and development of staff, building on the strong officer work already apparent.

66.5     RESOLVED - That the new Equalities & Inclusion Policy and Equality Scheme Action Plan be approved.