Minutes:
Michael Smith,
Engagement and Equalities Officer, gave an update on the progress in implementing the
Socio-Economic Duty (SED) of the Equality Act 2010. He advised Committee Members that
the below mentioned had been completed to raise awareness and to
implement the SED through the strategic decision making
process.
Members were given the opportunity to
ask questions which were answered in turn by
Officers. A Member raised concern with
regards to Poverty throughout the County amongst the elderly and those suffering physically and
mentally. The Officer confirmed that Poverty is not classed
as a protected characteristic, however, the impact on
disability, the elderly etc is considered. The
Leader also confirmed that the PSB Poverty Group have recently
developed a Hardship Strategy which was presented to the Corporate Resources
Overview and Scrutiny Committee on the
14th October 2021 and
Cabinet on the 2nd November 2021. Following discussion, Members agreed to
receive the update on the progress of implementing
the SED. The Chairman thanked Michael Smith for
the information and wished him well in his new role. |
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