URL: https://rother.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1936

Decision Maker: Council

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose:

Content: In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 13, consideration was given to the following Motion moved by Councillor Stanger and seconded by Councillor Coleman on neurodiversity:   This Council proudly affirms;   -        that responsibilities under the Public Sector Equality Duty (s.149 of the Equalities Act 2010) to make reasonable adjustments for those with disabilities extend to those who are neurodiverse;   -        that people who are neurodiverse and the groups that represent them should be considered, consulted and involved in Council decisions where possible, under the principle of ‘no decision about us without us’;   -        that neurodiversity is covered in any future Equalities, Diversity and Inclusion training; and   -        it be noted that the Leader of the Council has appointed Councillor Stanger as the Council’s ‘Neurodiversity Champion’.                         The Motion on being put, was declared CARRIED (unanimous).   (Councillor Clark declared an Other Registerable Interest in this matter as an elected Member of East Sussex County Council and in accordance with the Members’ Code of Conduct remained in the meeting during the consideration thereof.)   (Councillor Maynard declared an Other Registerable Interest in this matter as an Executive Member of East Sussex County Council and in accordance with the Members’ Code of Conduct remained in the meeting during the consideration thereof.)

Date of Decision: December 15, 2025