Decision details
Equality Objectives 2023-2027 (Non-Key)
PDF 206 KBDecision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: For Determination
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
This report contains the proposed Equality
Objectives for 2023-2027.
Equality Objectives must be revised and updated in line with our
Public Sector Equality Duty, as outlined in the Equality Act
2010.
Through consultation with internal/external stakeholders, the
following objectives have been identified:
1. Stockport is a Fair and Inclusive Borough
2. To support all staff to achieve their full potential and ensure
that our workforce reflects the communities we serve
3. To understand our diverse communities and their specific
needs
4. To address inequality in our services
The report will detail the actions and measures by each
objective.
Decision:
The Cabinet has considered the council’s Statement on Equality and Diversity for the 2023-27 period, and has given approval to the statement and the equality objectives identified within.
Alternative options considered:
None.
Interests and Nature of Interests Declared:
None.
Equality and/or Environmental Impact Assessment: N/A
Decision Reference: CAB374
Declarations or conflicts of Interest: None.
Other reasons / organisations consulted
A range of internal and external stakeholders
have been consulted with including SMBC employee networks,
directorate representation within the Corporate Equalities Steering
Group, EDI community network leads, cross party working group on
inequality.
Contact: Julie Jarman Email: julie.jarman@stockport.gov.uk Tel: 07811 061909, Nayuri Patel Email: Nayuri.Patel@stockport.gov.uk.
Report author: Julie Jarman
Publication date: 01/02/2023
Date of decision: 31/01/2023
Decided at meeting: 31/01/2023 - Cabinet
Effective from: 08/02/2023
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