Decision details

Review of the approach to equality and adoption of equality framework

RESOLVED:

1.  That the Southwark Equality Framework be agreed.

2.  That regular reporting to the community on work to tackle inequalities and promote equality more broadly through the Southwark Equality Framework, including reporting back to cabinet on progress in late 2021 be agreed.

3.  That the intent in the framework and action plan to undertake a more detailed analysis of inequality in Southwark, develop a clear definition of inequality and identify what our cross council priorities are for closing the gaps it identifies for particular communities across the breadth of council services  be noted.

4.  That learning from Southwark Stands Together (elsewhere on the agenda) informs the work underway as part of the Southwark Equality Framework be noted.