Issue details

York City of Human Rights

Purpose of Report: Following the declaration of York as a City of Human Rights on 24 April, 2017, this report updates the Executive Member on how a positive vision of human rights will champion York as a vibrant, diverse, fair, safe and international city built on the foundations of universal human rights.

The Executive Member will be asked to agree to the Council playing its part in pursuing the five priority human rights for York:

• Education
• Decent standard of living
• Housing
• Health and social care
• Equality and non-discrimination

Decision type: Non-key

Decision status: Decision Made

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 27/03/2017

Decision due: 02/05/17 by Executive Member for Economic Development and Community Engagement (Deputy Leader)

Lead member: Executive Member for Economic Development and Community Engagement (Deputy Leader)

Lead director: Corporate Director of Children, Education and Communities

Department: Directorate of Children, Education and Communities

Contact: Charlie Croft, Assistant Director of Customer and Communities Tel: 01904 553371 Email: charlie.croft@york.gov.uk.

Consultation process

Not envisaged as part of the reports, actions arising from specific sections the report will require consultation.

Making Representations: By email or telephone to the report author

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