Issue - meetings

Consideration has been given to the proposed equality objective for 2021-22, the aim of which is to improve the Council’s understanding of the needs of Gateshead residents and its workforce with protected characteristics, in order to deliver the council’s Thrive pledges and policy objectives of the Health and Wellbeing Strategy.

RESOLVED -

That the proposed equality objective for 2021-22 as set out in the report be approved subject to some further refinement of the wording for clarification purposes.

To demonstrate the Council’s commitment to tackling inequality in Gateshead, whilst ensuring compliance with the Public Sector Equality Duty.