A suite of resources are being produced in preparation for the Fifth Assembly which will help Assembly Members explain their role, the difference between the National Assembly for Wales and the Welsh Government, and how the voting system works. A specific set of materials are also being developed to explain the role of the Presiding Officer. Develop and promote a cross-Wales Head of We meet with a range of diverse groups and ensure that equality programme of events related to Communications events are always considered as part of the summer events promoting equality programme. We attend Pride Cymru in Cardiff, Swansea Pride and Cardiff Multicultural Mela to reach audiences that may not otherwise have engaged with the Assembly. Each year we review the range of events that we attend across Wales to ensure that all events are considered as part of the summer event programme. Undertake monthly maintenance checks Head of Estates Monthly maintenance checks are still on-going and any actions of accessible services and Facilities taken forward as necessary. Use a checklist to ensure accessibility of Head of Policy and Accessibility remains a priority when booking external venues and venues booked across Wales Legislation a checklist is used to ensure all considerations are taken into Committee account before booking a venue. Outreach and Events Teams Service, Head of consult with the Equality Team for advice when necessary and use Chamber and a local access group to provide additional advice when necessary. Committee Service, Head of Communications Promote relevant debates to Head of The Outreach team regularly emails their contacts with representative groups Communications information on upcoming debates on topics of interest, some of which will have taken part in committee consultations. Examples include: Sharing a consultation exercise on the Environment (Wales) Bill with those who contributed to the Environment and Sustainability Committee Inquiry into Recycling in Wales; Sharing a consultation exercise on the Inquiry into Alcohol and Substance Misuse with those who contributed to the Health and Social Care Committee Inquiry into New
A suite of resources are being produced in preparation for the Fifth Assembly which will help Assembly Members explain their role, the difference between the National Assembly for Wales and the Welsh Government, and how the voting system works. A specific set of materials are also being developed to explain the role of the Presiding Officer. Develop and promote a cross-Wales programme of events related to promoting equality Head of Communications We meet with a range of diverse groups and ensure that equality events are always considered as part of the summer events programme. We attend Pride Cymru in Cardiff, Swansea Pride and Cardiff Multicultural Mela to reach audiences that may not otherwise have engaged with the Assembly. Each year we review the range of events that we attend across Wales to ensure that all events are considered as part of the summer event programme. Undertake monthly maintenance checks of accessible services Head of Estates and Facilities Monthly maintenance checks are still on-going and any actions taken forward as necessary. Use a checklist to ensure accessibility of venues booked across Wales Head of Policy and Legislation Committee Service, Head of Chamber and Committee Service, Head of Communications Accessibility remains a priority when booking external venues and a checklist is used to ensure all considerations are taken into account before booking a venue. Outreach and Events Teams consult with the Equality Team for advice when necessary and use a local access group to provide additional advice when necessary. Promote relevant debates to representative groups Head of Communications The Outreach team regularly emails their contacts with information on upcoming debates on topics of interest, some of which will have taken part in committee consultations. Examples include: Sharing a consultation exercise on the Environment (Wales) Bill with those who contributed to the Environment and Sustainability Committee Inquiry into Recycling in Wales; Sharing a consultation exercise on the Inquiry into Alcohol and Substance Misuse with those who contributed to the Health and Social Care Committee Inquiry into New
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