To consider a report of the Executive Member for Health, Wellbeing & Equalities.

The Executive Member for Health, Wellbeing & Equalities submitted a report which provided a progress update on achievements since the Equality Strategy was launched in January 2021 as well as an update on the work of the Council’s Equality Review being carried out by APSE (Association for Public Service Excellence). The favourable outcomes of the APSE review were noted; and a further update would be provided for Members in June 2022. An opportunity was provided for Members to raise questions, during the course of which further details were given of the Council’s plans for future office working arrangements.

RESOLVED –

(1)      That the content of the report be noted.

(2)      That the proposal be noted to present a further progress report containing updates on the success measures within the Corporate Equality Strategy in June 2022.