Equality and Diversity

Introduction

‘We value equality and diversity as it releases the potential of every individual and provides us with the creativity and innovation needed to become a high performing, cost effective council’

The council is committed to equality and diversity and has set a target to achieve the five levels of the Equality Standard for Local Government (‘the standard’) by 2008.

The council recognises that there are groups of people within the Island community who face discrimination (intentional or unintentional) because of their background or personal circumstances.

Where these groups interact with the council, we are committed to ensuring we avoid discrimination. Each service area will undertake equality impact assessments to assess the needs of their service users in relation to race (including culture and nationality), religious belief, gender, sexuality, disability, age and geographical location.

The information contained within this section of the council’s website will offer help, advice and guidance on the wide-ranging equality diversity agenda.