(a)          Decision(s)

That AVDC’s Equality Report for 2018 be approved for publication in order to meet the Council’s statutory duty.

(b)          Reason(s) for Decision(s)

This is a statutory requirement.

(c)          Alternative Options Considered

None.

(d)          Relevant Scrutiny Committee

Finance and Services.  That Committee considered the report at its meeting on 14 January, 2019.  The Committee Chairman attended the Cabinet meeting and elaborated upon the Committee’s deliberations. The Committee’s comments which were essentially around future reporting information were accepted.

(e)          Conflicts of Interest / Dispensation(s)

None.