Equality & Diversity

Action Plan

To have a strong leadership and demonstrable commitment to our vision statement.

To identify the Chairman of Council and the Modernisation Officer
To promote and cascade our equality and diversity vision statement to all
To secure top level ownership for delivery of this equality and diversity action plan
To secure Representative Bodies' active participation in delivery of the equality and diversity action plan
To identify appropriate educational programmes and training for equality and diversity champions
To have a set of core values that positively influences what we do
To promote, cascade and communicate agreed core values to all
To develop an accessible support system when cascading core values
To attract, develop and retain people who will achieve their full potential in delivering the service
To ensure that equality and diversity is a key concept for any recruitment policy
To have a planned programme for positive action initiatives
To effect behaviour change through education and training to reinforce the core values and vision statement
To have flexible family and culture friendly work practices which support employees needs
To ensure that the privacy and dignity of all individuals is respected and protected both behaviourally and through the provision of facilities
To consult and engage with communities so we are better able to meet their needs
To identify key individuals and groups across the community
To work in partnership with peer organisations to better consult and engage with the community
To participate in and support community groups in the promotion of religious and cultural events

To have effective policies, practices and processes which are flexible yet robust enough to meet the needs of the organisation, individuals and communities.

To have a comprehensive all encompassing equality and diversity policy
To have policies, practices and procedures which comply with all relevant legislation, regulations, directives and codes of practice
To have a regional approach to equality impact assessments which comply with all standards and guidance
To embed our core values into all forms of communication
To ensure required resources are available with the skills and profile to deliver the equality and diversity action plan
To promote the organisation's development and progress in the field of Equality and Diversity

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