Decision details

Purpose of Report: To present the results of the assessment against the Equalities Framework for Local Government. To present a draft Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy 2024-27 strategy in response. To present a recommendation to consult on the draft strategy to inform the final proposal and a detailed action plan.

The Executive will be asked: To approve the recommendation to consult on the draft Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy 2024-27, and a draft action plan to present back to Executive for approval.

Resolved:

                         i.         Noted the results of the externally produced assessment against the requirements of the Equalities Framework for Local Government (EFLG) and areas of achievement and development which will feed into the action plan at Resolved iii), below;

                        ii.         Endorsed the draft Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy 2024-27 at Annex B which will be used as an interim strategy pending the outcome of consultation, as the equality objectives are required as part of meeting the council’s Public Sector Equality Duty;

                      iii.         Approved officers to carry out a public consultation on the draft strategy to inform the final three year strategy and action plan for approval in autumn 2024, noting this will not hold up of delivery of critical core actions needed to start the work of improvement as identified. A further report will be brought to Executive with the results of this consultation.

Reason:     To demonstrate the City of York Council’s core

commitment to becoming a more equal, diverse and inclusive council.