Agenda item

*RESOLVED –

That the Chesterfield Borough Council Modern Slavery Statement for 2022/23 be approved.

REASON FOR DECISIONS

To demonstrate and strengthen the Council’s commitment to prevent and reduce the impact of modern slavery.

The Service Director – Corporate submitted a report seeking approval for the council’s Modern Slavery Statement for 2022/23.

Although the Statement was not a mandatory requirement for local authorities, Chesterfield Borough Council had voluntarily resolved to prepare such a Statement, recognising the impact that modern slavery had on vulnerable people and the community.

It was noted that the Government had plans to strengthen the legislation around modern slavery and the proactive work already undertaken by the council would ensure that it was well placed to comply with any new provisions.

*RESOLVED –

That the Chesterfield Borough Council Modern Slavery Statement for 2022/23 be approved.