Issue - meetings

Report of Head of Transformation

To review the performance of the Equalities Annual Work Programme and to agree the planned work programme following the Achieving Standard under the Equality Framework for Local Government.

Recommendations

The meeting is recommended:

 1.1        To consider the evidence and information contained within this report.

1.2         To agree the equalities action plan for 2015/16 noting the areas of good practice upon which it builds and the areas for development that it addresses. 

1.3         To agree the 3 year rolling plan of Equality Impact Assessments.

Resolved

(1)          That the evidence and information be noted.

(2)          That the equalities action plan for 2015/16 be agreed and the areas of good practice upon which it builds and the areas for development that it addresses be noted. 

(3)          That the 3 year rolling plan of Equality Impact Assessments be agreed.

The Head of Transformation submitted a report to review the performance of the Equalities Annual Work Programme and to agree the planned work programme following the Achieving Standard under the Equality Framework for Local Government.

Resolved

(1)          That the evidence and information be noted.

(2)          That the equalities action plan for 2015/16 be agreed and the areas of good practice upon which it builds and the areas for development that it addresses be noted. 

(3)          That the 3 year rolling plan of Equality Impact Assessments be agreed.

Reasons

Cherwell District Council has made significant progress delivering against the equalities agenda in recent years and has continued during 2014/2015 and continues to adopt a proportionate approach to equality performance with meaningful and relevant Corporate Action Plans to support this work.

The updated action plan demonstrates how the Council will continue to deliver its equalities objectives over the coming year. Progress will be reported via the performance management framework on a quarterly basis.

The three year impact assessment rolling plan also provides assurance that the Council is mindful of policy change and seeks to understand and address the impacts of service and policy change where appropriate.

Alternative options

Option 1: To note the report

Option 2: To request additional information on items within this report