Decision details

The Leader of the Council MOVED and Councillor Croad SECONDED that the recommendations of the Cabinet (Minute 208 referred) be endorsed.

Councillor Connett then MOVED and Councillor Wrigley SECONDED that the motion be amended to include repeating the training event and that attendance at this and subsequent training be required, as outlined below.

(a) that the progress on race equality made throughout 2022 be noted;

(b) that the planned next steps to further advance race equality and commit to a ‘zero tolerance’ approach to racism be supported; and

(c) that attendance at the elected Member Masterclass on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion ‘Legal and Moral Duties’ on 23rd November 2022 (session to be repeated) and subsequent events be required. encouraged.

The Leader accepted the amendment and the Motion was put to the vote and declared CARRIED.