The Equalities and Corporate Policy Officer presented the report noting that the report was created in response to a member request, made at the end of the last municipal year.

The Scrutiny Review report recommendations and the record of implementation from 2005/06 had been reviewed. Since 2005/06, the 2010 Equalities Act had been introduced and the Council had ensured that they had robust strategies in place to adhere to this legislation. Upon reviewing the existing key strategic documents and current work-streams, the Officer recommended the creation of a Task and Finish Group to oversee a review of access to services.

RESOLVED: That;

1. The scope at appendix 1 and discussed at paragraph 1.3 (onwards) be agreed; and

2. The Head of Policy, Communications and Governance, in consultation with the Chairman and Vice Chairman, be given delegated authority to form a Task and Finish Group and timetable a review, reporting back to the Committee as its next available meeting.