Minutes:
Cllr Judi Billing introduced the item. She advised members that participation had improved in terms of gender equality.
In the discussion which followed, members made the following points:
· They discussed the need to focus on the lack of women standing as councillors and suggested accelerating the Be a Councillor campaign to help change this.
· It was suggested that members might be able to help increase the number of people on the distribution list for courses, and help improve awareness.
Decision:
1. The board noted the report.
Action:
1. Officer to explore arranging a leadership course for women.
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