Agenda item

Report of the Director of Human Resources.

The Committee received a report updating on equality and inclusion initiatives since reporting on the annual equalities monitoring report in June 2017, together with an update on the work of the Equality and Inclusion Board.

A Member questioned why only maternity provision was under review and asked why paternity provision wasn’t included as part of this. The Director of HR (DHR) advised that maternity provision required urgent consideration as the current scheme fell short of arrangements elsewhere, and paternity leave would be considered in due course.

A Member also suggested that the viability of onsite childcare or crèche facilities for staff should be explored, which the Director agreed to do.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.