Equality
Promoting equality is one of the Council's core values. The principles of equality and fairness are central to all of the Council's activities and its commitment to equality is set out in its Equality Policy (PDF 48Kb) and Single Equality Scheme (PDF 1.7Mb). The Equality Action Plan 2011/12 (PDF 118Kb) details the action being taken by each service to implement the Scheme.
A report is submitted each year to the Scrutiny Committee on progress in promoting equality. The Annual Equality Report (2010/11) (PDF 1.1MB).
The Council's Corporate Equality Group is responsible for directing, supporting and reviewing its arrangements for promoting equality, tackling discrimination and fostering good relations. The Group's minutes are reported to the Executive. There are Equality Sub Groups in each of the Council's four services which report to the Corporate Equality Group:
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Education and Skills
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Corporate Services
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Finance and Infrastructure
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Social Services and Health
Other policy and research documents which relate to equality include:-