Minutes for Equality Advisory Group meeting, Jul 18 2011, 6.00PM official page

At this point Members are asked to declare any personal or prejudicial interests they may have in the business on this agenda.

To approve and sign the minutes of the last meeting of the Group held on 15 February 2011.  An “easy read” version of these minutes is also attached.

At this point in the meeting, members of the public who have registered their wish to speak regarding an item on the agenda or an issue within the Group’s remit can do so. Anyone who wishes to register or requires further information is requested to contact the Democracy Officer on the contact details listed at the foot of this agenda. The deadline for registering is Friday 15 July 2011 at 5.00pm.

An update on actions agreed at the last meeting will be circulated at the meeting.

Community representatives are invited to raise equality and inclusion matters about council policy and services which are of importance to the groups they represent.

This report is about the planning of the Group’s Development Day 2011, which is to take place in September 2011.

This report gives details about the council’s Equality Framework for Local Government Diversity Peer Challenge, which will take place on 26 and 27 July 2011.

A presentation will be given about the current status in respect of the Community Stadium.  This will be followed by discussion as to what the Group would like to see in relation to the stadium.

This report is about the planning and delivery of a series of discussions about important quality of life issues as they affect equality community groups in York’s neighbourhood and ward committee areas.

Any other business which the Chair considers urgent under the Local Government Act 1972.  This will include information about the Fairness Commission.

Democracy Officer:

 

Name: Jayne Carr

 

Tel: (01904) 552030

jayne.carr@york.gov.uk