Agenda item

Pursuant to Cabinet Minute No.173 the Policy Officer submitted an updated version of the Chesterfield Borough Council Equality and Diversity Policy and Strategy for 2017-19 for approval.

The updated Equality and Diversity Policy and Strategy for 2017-19 reflected the council’s current understanding of the needs of its local communities as well as the council’s corporate priorities as defined in the Council Plan 2015 - 19.  The updated policy and strategy also incorporated the council’s approach to discharging its responsibilities under the Equality Act 2010 (including the Public Sector Equality Duty) as a service commissioner, service provider, and employer.

RESOLVED –

That the revised Chesterfield Borough Council Equality and Diversity Policy and Strategy 2017-19, be adopted and implemented.