The council will add ‘socio-economic disadvantage’ as an additional consideration as part of the existing Equality Impact Assessment process, alongside the nine protected characteristics set out in the Equality Act 2010. This change will ensure that the council will consider barriers to inclusion and opportunity and other impacts due to socio-economic status when making decisions.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Significant impact on 2 wards or more;
Decision status: For Determination
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 20/12/2024
Decision due: Not before 20th Jan 2025 by Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care, Public Health and Voluntary Sector
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care, Public Health and Voluntary Sector
Lead director: Executive Director for Environment and Communities
Department: Environment and City Management
Contact: Shama Sutar-Smith, Programme Lead - Internal Capabilities Communities Email: sssmith@westminster.gov.uk.