Decision Maker: Garioch Area Committee

Outcome: Note

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: February 25, 2025

Purpose: This report presents the Council’s fourth set of Equality Outcomes, which build on the current outcomes and establish new ones. These outcomes aim to support and continue the Council's efforts to reduce social inequality in Aberdeenshire.

Content: The Committee agreed to provide the following comments/requests for further information:-   a)       further information on the training provided to protected characteristics and communities, including the uptake of training;   b)       further information to clarify why there is such a drop in numbers in Foundation Apprenticeships (Page 276) in the 2024/25 financial year;   c)       clarification regarding the numbers of employees indicated in the stats on Page 216, which seems very high;   d)       whether there is any scope to reduce the size of the report provided.