Recommendations:
The Executive is asked to:
1. Consider and comment on the issues highlighted in the equalities research report
2. Agree to draw on the evidence base which has been collected through the research in developing the London Councils Business Plan and Equality Objectives for 2018/19 onwards.
3. Consider including the following within the 2018/19 business plan:
Promoting the local authority role in providing joined-up support in relation to poverty, in-work poverty, homelessness prevention and welfare (including access to Universal Credit).