Purpose

As part of the Equality Act 2010, local authorities are required to demonstrate compliance with the public sector equality duty and to publish Equality Objectives.  The Cabinet will be asked to approve the newly developed Equality and Diversity Strategy which will outline the Council’s commitment and priorities for equality, diversity and inclusion in Barking and Dagenham.

Decision

Cabinet resolved to:

(i)  Approve the Borough Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy 2025-2029 “Building a Fairer Future Together”, as set out at Appendix 1 to the report; and

(ii)  Note that an annual progress report on the delivery of the action plan shall be presented to the Overview and Scrutiny Committee.