Equality Act - introduction to new Act for Councillors

putting fairness at the heart of budget decisions

North West Employers and the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) are jointly hosting this workshop for North West councillors. This important piece of legislation will have big implications for decision makers. The workshop will be an opportunity for councillors to hear from the EHRC about some of the main provisions contained in the new legislation. It will also coincide with new guidance from the EHRC on how to make sure that ‘due regard' is taken of equality issues when making budget decisions.

Event outcomes

· Provide an introduction from the Commission on the new Act

· Help you to ensure that your authority is legally compliant

· Ensure that your authority is putting fairness at the heart of its budget decisions

Programme Outline

1. Introduction to the provisions in the new Equality Act

2. Equality and budget decisions - making sure you are being fair

3. What the new Act expects from local authorities - guidance for decision makers

4. Q & A

Facilitators

Angus Cleary, EHRC

Bernie Wilde, North West Employers' Associate

Who should attend: Councillors.

 

 

 

 

 

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