Decision details

To consider Equalities, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Action Plans for Inclusive Communities and Inclusive Services

Resolved

(1)          That the draft action plans for Inclusive Communities, Inclusive Services and Inclusive Workplaces be approved.

(2)          That the addition to the Inclusive Communities plan of an action to “use our participation in the Oxfordshire Inclusive Economy Charter as a spur to further activities which promote equality, diversity and inclusion locally” be approved.

(3)          That the recommendation from the Overview and Scrutiny Committee to amend the Inclusive Communities to include an additional action to “develop and agree a policy for supporting national events that further our corporate priorities and reflect the diversity of our communities" and provide further clarification under commitment 1.03 that the review of our support to refugees, asylum seekers and other vulnerable migrants would consider the impact on migrants “of all nationalities” be approved.

(4)          That authority be delegated to the Assistant Director for Customer Focus in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Corporate Services and the Chair of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion working group, to make minor amendments to the agreed action plans and to update on a rolling basis.