Issue - meetings

This report explains the approach being taken and progress being made, on behalf of the Fairness and Equalities Board, to develop a new equality plan, “A Fairer York,” for the city covering the period 2015-17.Cabinet are asked to note the proposed implementation of the plan.

Resolved:  That Cabinet note progress made and the proposed way forward in relation to York’s Equality Scheme, and that there will be a future Member Decision on whether the Council will sign up to the plan.

Reason:     To allow work to continue, on behalf of the Fairness and Equalities Board, in pursuit of A Fairer York.

Members considered a report which set out details of the approach being taken and progress being made towards developing a new equality plan – “A Fairer York” for the city covering the period 2015-17.

The report outlined the consultation work undertaken and the groups involved, at Annex A, and the resulting list of priorities and the indicators that would underpin them at Annexes B to E. The plan would be owned by the Fairness and Equalities Board and it was anticipated that it would be completed in February for sign off by the Board. A public launch of the plan would be carried out for maximum impact with monitoring based on outcomes through the equality indicators.

The Cabinet Member confirmed her support for the plan which, despite its challenges, would provide meaningful priorities to highlight the areas in which the city could improve and an action plan of activities to ensure the city become a fairer place for all.

Resolved:  That Cabinet note progress made and the proposed way forward in relation to York’s Equality Scheme, and that there will be a future Member Decision on whether the Council will sign up to the plan.

Reason:     To allow work to continue, on behalf of the Fairness and Equalities Board, in pursuit of A Fairer York.