Venue: Committee Room 2, Civic Centre, Swansea
Contact: Democratic Services: - 636016
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Apologies for Absence. Minutes: Apologies for absence were received from Councillors N J Davies, J E C Harris, E T Kirchner, P M Meara, C Richards and G J Tanner. |
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To receive Disclosures of Personal and Prejudicial Interests. PDF 31 KB Minutes: In accordance with the Code of Conduct adopted by the City and County of Swansea, no interests were declared. |
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To approve as a correct
record the Minutes of the meeting of the Equalities Committee held on 12 March
2014. Minutes: RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Meeting of the Equalities Committee held on 12 March 2014 be agreed as a correct record. |
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Equalities Committee - Annual Review 2013-2014. Minutes: The
Chair provided the Equalities Committee Work Plan 2013-2014 as part of the
Annual Review 2013-2014. She
outlined that as part of internal changes within the Authority, the Access to
Services Team had moved under the management of the Head of Communications and
Customer Engagement. She introduced the
Head of Communications and Customer Engagement to the Committee and he outlined
the new structure within his service area, the proposals for the service going
forward, how the service can improve access to the Authority by reducing
barriers to the public and the support the service will provide to the
Equalities Committee. The
Committee discussed at length the work undertaken during 2013-2014, including
visits to a number of service areas since September 2013. The Committee noted the progress made,
particularly in relation to equality and engagement issues becoming part of the
formal reporting mechanism of the Authority.
Members were requested to provide feedback in relation to the work of
the Committee during 2013-2014. Discussions
followed in relation to the proposed work for 2014-2015, including topics for
investigation, the format of meetings (e.g., workshops and briefings) and
possible site visits. Potential topics
discussed included: - ·
Prevent training; ·
Tackling poverty training; ·
Transport and parking including access issues (Although it was felt that
there was a risk of duplication as other committees have examined, or are
examining, these areas) ; ·
Domestic abuse/violence; ·
Female genital mutilation (FGM); ·
Human trafficking; ·
Hate crime; ·
Asylum seekers; ·
Poverty, particularly with regards to health matters. The
Chair added that the Committee will also discuss Welsh Language Scheme Annual
Review and Strategic Equality Plan Annual Review in addition to the in-depth
investigations. The work of the Member
Champions will also be reported, with each Member Champion providing an update
on their particular area. RESOLVED that: - 1)
The content of discussions be noted; 2)
The topics for discussion during the next Municipal Year include
Interpersonal Violence (domestic abuse, female genital mutilation (FGM), human
trafficking), poverty and health inequality, Asylum seekers ,hate crime and
work with armed services/ex-service personnel; 3)
The Access to Services Team Leader provides further details to the
Committee regarding Prevent training. |