Cllr Taylor, Equalities and Diversity Champion for the Resources Board,  updated officers and members with the following information:

-       The upcoming LGA Equalities and Diversity Conference on 1 October 2019.  Cllr Taylor encouraged all in the room to attend, and stated the programme was currently being finalised.

-       Mental Health video launch; the video aims to promote ways to support workforce.  Cllr Taylor went on to state that this is being relaunched in Mental Health Awareness Week, with another video made on the gender pay gap.

-       Officers are currently developing a wellbeing review tool – which acts as a mini peer review.  More information to follow.

Following the update, the Chair thanked Cllr Taylor.    

Actions

1.    Members noted the update. 

2.    A future update to be given by the Equalities and Diversity Champion to Board members.