Equalities & Diversity
With the profile of Equalities and Diversity in the work place /
service industry rising dramatically over the last few years, the
Council has acknowledged the importance of addressing this
particular agenda, recognised the value it has on its services, and
in particular, has developed its approach in line with the
requirements of the Equality Standard for Local Government.
This approach has seen the Council move through the various
levels of the Standard, culminating in the achievement of
Excellence in August 2011.
Single Equality Scheme
The production of this new Single Equality Scheme was a key
element in achieving Level 4 of the Equality Standard and replaced
the existing separate Equality Schemes, therefore bringing together
into one document an Action Plan encompassing all the strands of
the Equality and Diversity agenda i.e. Race, Gender, Sexual
Orientation, Disability, Age and Religion.
Future Development
Having now reached Level 4 of the Equality Standard, the Council
is temporarily classified as “Moving towards Excellence”. Under the
new framework the Council will be looking to reach the “Excellence”
level and is currently in the process of producing an Action Plan
that will steer this process, with the target of achievement by
December 2010.
On this page you can view the Service Diversity Action plans
which form part of the Single Equality Scheme. You can find these
in the related documents below.