Purpose

Updated Anti-Racism Strategy,
Somerset Equality Partnership Charter and equality governance
update

Content

Following consideration of the officer report,
appendices and discussion, the Executive resolved to:
 

1.   
Agree and endorse the Council signing up to the
Somerset Equity Charter.

2.   
Agree and endorse the Councils approach to Avon and
Somerset Police Tacking Disproportionality Programme:
a.   
Formally agree to participate and contribute to the
Programme and Data and Insight subgroup
b.   
Delegate to the Head of Service Community Safety to
sign the Memorandum of Understanding for Data and Insight on behalf
of the Council
c.    
Delay contributions of £4,000 to the Programme
from the Community Safety budget until the purpose of this
contribution is clarified with a clear rationale and benefit to the
Council. This decision to be taken by Head of Service Community
Safety in consultation with relevant Executive Member.

3.   
Support and endorse:

Somerset Council
Equalities Workforce Report: 2023-2025 (includes gender pay
report)
Race Audit Action
Plan
Disability Confident
Action Plan