Decision details

It was moved by Councillor Killen, seconded by Councillor Cummins and unanimously

RESOLVED:

That in accordance with Rule 84 of the Council and Committee Procedure Rules (Motions on Expenditure), the following Motion be referred to the Cabinet for consideration of the financial implications in advance of any budgetary commitment and prior to any action being taken to implement the decision:

“The Council recognises that:

·         Breastfeeding has been shown to improve health outcomes across the population.

·         It is an unlawful under the Equality Act 2010 to discriminate against a woman because she is breastfeeding.

·         Wherever women and babies are allowed to be, women can breastfeed and it is discrimination to ask them to stop.

·         There have been a number of reports across the UK this summer of women being asked to stop breastfeeding in public, at swimming pools and cafes.

·         All public places have a duty to train their staff effectively about issues surrounding discrimination.

The Council resolves that:

(1)       all shops, service providers and organisations across all sectors in Sefton should be contacted to ensure they understand their responsibilities towards breastfeeding mothers; and

(2)       all shops, service providers and organisations across all sectors in Sefton should be sent a ‘Breastfeeding welcome here’ sticker for them to display if they wish to, and they should be encouraged by Sefton Council to do so.”