Equalities Scheme and statutory monitoring

We have an equality policy committing us to:

• eliminate unlawful discrimination
• promote equality of opportunity, and
• promote good community relations.

We are currently developing a single equality scheme to bring all our work on equality and diversity together in a clear and structured way. Tell us what you think of our draft single equality scheme 2010–13.

Equalities legislation

You can find out about the different pieces of legislation we have to work to in the documents below.

Equality monitoring

The council produces an annual equality data report. It includes statistical information on our workforce including recruitment, promotions, training and staff turnover.

Council departments carry out equality monitoring reviews and impact assessments to make sure their policies and service functions do not disadvantage any sectors of the community.

You can find out how we are progressing on equality and diversity actions in the documents below.

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Anti-discrimination Law and Equality Legislation (95k) Summary of the anti-discrimination and equality legislation which ensures people's right to be treated equally in their work and private lives.(4 pages)
Summary of public duties (99k) List of public duties for public bodies like the Council. They set out our legal responsibilities to show that we are taking action on equality and diversity in policy-making, delivering our services and employment. (5 pages)
Equality and Diversity - glossary of terms (96k) An alphabetical list of words and their meanings or interpretations relating to equality and diversity. (5 pages)
Equality Impact Assessment timetable (67k) Timetable of prioritised equality impact assessments that we will be carrying out across the Council over the next 3 years (5 pages).
Annual Equalities Report 08/09 (173k) Annual equalities statistical report – 2009 (15 pages)
Disability Equality Scheme Annual Report - December 2009 (88k) Progress made in achieving the objectives of the Disability Equality Scheme. (11 pages)
Gender Equality Scheme Report April 2010 (81k) The Council's progress made in relation to gender equality in employment between May 2009 and April 2010. (6 pages)