Decision details

Bracknell Forest Council Equality Scheme 2012-2016

Decision maker: Executive

Decision type: Executive - Key Decision

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

To approve the Council's equality objectives for 2012-16.

Decision:

         i.            That the Council’s Equality Scheme 2012-16 be approved for publication.

 

       ii.            That the action plan being developed as an integral part of the Council’s service planning process for 2012-13 be endorsed and brought back to the Executive for approval in May 2012

Reasons for the decision:

  1. Schedule 1 and 2 of The Equality Act 2010 (Specific Duties) Regulations 2011 requires that the Council must:

 

·         Prepare and publish equality objectives by 6 April 2012, and at least every four years thereafter.

·         Ensure that those objectives are specific and measurable.

 

  1. Publish those objectives in such a manner that they are accessible to the public.

Alternative options considered:

None.  The approach the Council is taking to develop its equality scheme is in line with the Equality and Human Right Commission’s guidance published in December 2011 on developing equality objectives.

Interests and Nature of Interests Declared:

None.

Reason Key: Affects more than 1 ward;

Wards Affected: (All Wards);

Financial Impact: Within existing budget.

Declarations: None

Subject to Urgent Proceedings: No

Making Representations: In writing to the Director of Corporate Services.

Other reasons / organisations consulted

Meetings with interested parties.
Presentation.

Website.

Consultees

All Members

Overview and Scrutiny

The Executive

CMT

Bracknell Forest Partnership Board and Thematic Partnerships

Parish and Town Councils

Voluntary, Community and Faith Groups

Bracknell Forest Council Staff

Bracknell Forest Residents

Contact: Abby Thomas, Principal Policy Officer Email: abby.thomas@bracknell-forest.gov.uk Tel: 01344 353307.

Report author: Abby Thomas

Publication date: 20/03/2012

Date of decision: 20/03/2012

Decided at meeting: 20/03/2012 - Executive

Effective from: 29/03/2012

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