To consider report CFO/057/18 of the Chief Fire Officer, concerning an update on the progress made against the Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (ED&I) Action Plan 2017-2020; and our ED&I objectives for 2017-2020.

Members considered report CFO/057/18 of the Chief Fire Officer concerning an update on the progress made against the Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (ED&I) Action Plan 2017-2020 and our ED&I objectives for 2017-2020.

Members were reminded that this report went to the Full Authority Meeting on 18th October 2018 and the decision to consider and approve it had already been agreed. 

Members praised the report and remarked on the great work that has been done around recruiting a diverse workforce.  Members were advised that there are still challenges to face regarding progression for the organisation, but that we are looking into this and it will hopefully be improved. 

Members stated how delighted they were with our Cadet and Prince’s Trust programmes; and how proud they are of the young people who are part of the teams. 

Members resolved that:

The attached report demonstrating Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority’s commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and in order to meet its Public Sector Equality Duties, be noted.