Issue - meetings

1)  That the progress made on the Equality Objectives in the performance update against the identified actions and measurements, as set out in Appendix A to the report of the Head of Policy and Communications, be noted; and

2)  That the Equality Objectives be reviewed annually and aligned with the strategic planning process.

The Committee considered the report of the Head of Policy and Communications relating to the progress of the Equalities Objectives.

In response to a question from a Member, it was noted that the Council does run a scheme in the Gateway with Involve Kent where adults with special needs provide a voluntary service assisting customers.  The Head of Policy and Communications undertook to provide further information to the Member on any other areas within the Council where a similar scheme operates.

RESOLVED:

1)  That the progress made on the Equality Objectives in the performance update against the identified actions and measurements, as set out in Appendix A to the report of the Head of Policy and Communications, be noted; and

2)  That the Equality Objectives be reviewed annually and aligned with the strategic planning process.

Voting:  For:  15  Against:  0  Abstentions:  0