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Equality and diversity

  • Equality – everyone having fair access to opportunites and services.
  • Diversity – recognising and valuing the contribution of every individual.

The links below outline how these rights are set out and enforced, and what to do if you feel you’ve been the victim of discrimination.

Help and advice

Online equalities resources
Links to websites containing useful information for individuals, businesses and organisations about equality of opportunity for minority groups.
Hate crime
How to report racist and homophobic incidents in East Sussex.
Equality and diversity guidance for businesses
Your responsibilities and the laws relating to your employees and customers.

Our policies and plans to promote and improve equality

Equalities scheme and statutory monitoring
How we will meet our duties under the relevant legislation relating to race, disability and gender.
Equality of Opportunity and Diversity Policy Statement
Sets out the Council’s top level commitment to promoting equality and diversity in East Sussex.
Equality and diversity monitoring
Annual staffing statistics.
Equality Strategy for Children's Services – Czone
Focusing upon improving children's services in 6 key priority areas, taking into account race, ethnic origin, gender, age, disability and sexual orientation.
Children's Services Accessibility Strategy
Ensuring disabled children and young people have equal access to our services, including education.

Forums and consultations on equality and diversity issues

Have your say
This section of our site links through to local panels and forums, together with current and past consultations.

Contact us

Equal opportunities and diversity team
If you would like more information about any of these issues please don't hesitate to get in touch.
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East Sussex County Council, County Hall, St Anne's Crescent, Lewes, BN7 1UE. Tel: 01273 481000