Agenda item

The Chairman introduced the report, as the Equalities Advocate for the People and Places Board. He emphasised the importance of equality and how accessibility affects individuals with differing needs. He added that an item relating to equality would be a standing item on the agenda going forward.

Members made the following comments:

• My experience locally, specifically in relation to the Black Lives Matter campaign, is that we updated our equality documents, engaged with our communities regarding the services that we provide. It would be interesting to know how other councils across the country engage with their communities so that we can share good practice and ensure that there is strong representation across all of the protected characteristics to ensure that voices are heard.

Decision:

Members noted the report and provided a steer around how they would like to see equalities issues addressed throughout the work of the People and Places Board.

Action:

Officers to carry out a survey for all Board Members in relation to accessibility.