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Equalities

As your local District Council, we are responsible for providing efficient and effective services that are valued by all sections of the community. Understanding the needs of different groups is important to us and we aim to ensure that everyone has equal access to our services, information and employment opportunities.

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Equality Statement

We are committed to meeting the equality responsibilities given to us by the Government, especially in relation to race, disability, gender, age, sexuality and religion or belief.

The Equality Schemes we have implemented are in accordance with the Race Relations (Amendment) Act 2000, the Disability Discrimination Act (2005) and the Equality Act (2006). The Schemes fulfil our specific duty under the Acts and complement the other objectives in our Comprehensive Equality Policy (see Relevant Documents below).

To demonstrate our commitment , both the lead Cabinet member for Staff and Corporate Services and the Chief Executive have responsibility for leading the Council's equality agenda.

Equalities Working Group

This group is made up of members of staff and departmental representatives and meets regularly. The work they do helps to meet the requirements of the Equality Schemes. It also contributes to reaching the Equality Standard for Local Government, which is a framework for achieving levels of equality in delivering services and in employment.

See the 'Relevant Documents' section of this page for more information.

Relevant Documents

The following document contains the Communication and Consultation Policy April 2008.
 Communication and Consultation Policy (43.63kb, coun_consult_policy_apr_08.pdf)

The following Word document shows our Comprehensive Equality Policy which includes our equality statement and objectives, resources for improving equality practice and more
 Comprehensive Equality Policy (147.50kb, leg_equality.doc)

The following PDF document shows our Comprehensive Equality Policy which includes our equality statement and objectives, resources for improving equality practice and more
 Comprehensive Equality Policy (49.73kb, leg_equality.pdf)

Useful Links

The following external link goes to the Equality and Human Rights Commission website. The Commission champions equality and human rights for all, working to eliminate discrimination, reduce inequality, protect human rights and to build good relations.
www.equalityhumanrights.com/en/Pages/default.aspx