Issue - decisions

RESOLVED to recommend to Council

i)        Approve the publication of the Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Transparency Statement as attached at Appendix A to the Cabinet report.

ii)       Delegate authority to the Leader of the Council in consultation with the Director of Corporate Resources and the Head of Legal & Democratic Services to approve minor amendments and subsequent annual statements for publication.

REASON

i)        The adoption and publication of a Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking statement is considered best practice and is likely to become a statutory requirement within the next 12 months.

ii)       The approval of the statement shows the commitment of Horsham District Council to tackle modern day slavery in the community and its supply chains, it also supports the principles set out in the Sustainable Procurement Charter which is used within our procurement processes.