Monmouthshire Council approves social justice plan

Monmouthshire County Council has agreed a plan to embed its ambition for social justice into the heart of its policies and activities.

The Social Justice Strategy, agreed by the council's cabinet on Wednesday 2nd May, demonstrates the council's commitment to address inequalities and improve outcomes for the county's people and communities.  It establishes the council's purpose, intentions and activities for the next four years and sets targets to place social justice at the forefront of its actions.

Monmouthshire's Social Justice Strategy has been driven by the council's desire to tackle the inequality highlighted in the well-being and population needs assessments carried out by local authorities and health boards following the passing of The Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014.  Among the immediate actions taken by the new council following its election in May 2017 was the introduction of a cabinet position for social justice and community development.

Councillor Sara Jones, Monmouthshire's cabinet member for social justice and community development said: "Today's decision demonstrates the council's commitment to align evidence-based policy, actions and resources with the aim of focusing on social justice.  I stress that although the Social Justice Strategy has been approved by Cabinet, it is merely the first phase of an evolving document and I'm keen to hear from anyone who wishes to make a contribution.  Please contact me - SaraJones2@monmouthshire.gov.uk - via email."