Issue - meetings

The purpose of this report is to gain approval for City of York Council to become a member of the Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme to continue work on creating an environment where all employees are able to reach their full potential.

Resolved:  (i)      That City of York Council’s membership of the

                             Stonewall Challenge be approved.

                   (ii)      That it be noted that resourcing and oversight of

the programme would sit with the Fairness Leadership Group with the support of Human Resources.

(iii)     That the Corporate and Scrutiny Management Committee be requested to monitor the programme.

Reason:              To continue the work on creating an environment where all employees are able to reach their full potential.

The Cabinet Leader considered a report which sought approval for City of York Council to become a member of the Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme to continue work on creating an environment where all employees were able to reach their full potential.

Officers gave details of the consultation that had taken place on this matter and the feedback that had been received.

The Cabinet Leader stated that not only was it morally right for City of York Council to become a member of the Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme but it also made economic sense.  He was therefore delighted to approve the Council’s membership of the programme.

Resolved:  (i)      That City of York Council’s membership of the

                             Stonewall Challenge be approved.

                   (ii)      That it be noted that resourcing and oversight of

the programme would sit with the Fairness Leadership Group with the support of Human Resources.

(iii)     That the Corporate and Scrutiny Management Committee be requested to monitor the programme.

Reason:              To continue the work on creating an environment where all employees are able to reach their full potential.