Issue - meetings

Shivani Dave, Partnerships Manager, Three Rivers District Council:

2024 publication of the Equality Duty Information Report

Shivani Dave – Partnerships Manager introduced the report, covering the key points

·        Introduction

·        Legislative Framework

·        Equality Impact Assessment

·        Equalities Sub-Committee

·        Three Rivers Communities - based on 2021 Census summary of protected characteristics

·        Council Staff – Workforce monitoring statistics

·        Equality and Diversity Training

·        Delivering Council Services

·        To promote equality of opportunity in employment and training

·        To improve equality and access to services for all residents

·        To strengthen knowledge and understanding of all Three Rivers communities

·        To celebrate diversity, promote inclusion and enhance community life in partnership with communities.

·        UK Armed Forces

·        Nested Deprivation and Equality of Opportunity

·        Summary

·        The Way Forward

Jason Hagland advised that the Council have submitted the White Ribbon Action Plan to White Ribbon for approval, and it’s currently being considered. If the plan is approved Jason will attend the next Equalities Sub-Committee meeting to explain what the 3 year plan covers.