Equality and Diversity
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Every person in Bassetlaw matters and the Council welcomes the
fact that society consists of many diverse groups and individuals.
The diversity of our communities is an asset to the district which
brings a vibrancy to life in Bassetlaw. We are committed to best
practice in equalities and diversity in Bassetlaw.
We are committed to equality for all our people regardless of
age, sex, responsibility for dependents, race, religion, sexuality,
transgender, disability, social class or trade union membership.
This applies to the services we deliver and our employment
practices.
As a Council we have a central role to play. We are a big
employer that values the diversity of the workforce and will
challenge discrimination in the workplace. We are also a leader of
the community and will not accept discrimination, victimisation or
harassment.
Diversity and Equality Policy
The Council’s Diversity and Equality Policy outlines the Council
commitment to:
- Ensuring that diversity is recognised and valued within its
policies, practices and operating standards.
- Promoting and encouraging diversity, and recognising the value
that respecting difference brings.
- Promoting an environment where equality of treatment for all
its citizens, customers and stakeholders can be continuously
improved and developed.
- Ensuring that quality services meet the requirements and
expectations of all its diverse communities – throughout the
District – regardless of their personal circumstances and
background.
- Developing policies and practices, as an employer, which
recruit and retain staff with the ability and skills to deliver
services effectively to a diverse range of citizens.
Promoting diversity and equality issues where we work in
partnership or have influence with other bodies that are service
providers/contractors and with other key organisations in the
district – with the overall aim of promoting the value and purpose
of equality and diversity programmes.
Diversity and Equality
Policy.
Disability Equality Scheme 2006-2009
The Disability Equality Scheme is a strategy setting out the
Council's approach to promoting disability equality. The Scheme
sets out how we intend to meet our legislative obligations under
the Disability Discrimination Act 2005.
Disability
Equality Scheme 2006-2009
Race Equality Scheme 2005-2008
Under the Race Relations Amendment Act 2000, all local
authorities have to produce a Race Equality Scheme and revise the
scheme every 3 years.
Bassetlaw's first Race Equality Scheme was published in May
2002. It has now been revised and updated and covers the period
2005-2008 and details:
- Our approach to; and priorities for promoting race
equality.
- Bassetlaw District Council's commitment and obligation to
promoting race equality.
Race Equality
Scheme 2005-2008
Gender Equality Scheme 2007-2010
This is Bassetlaw's first Gender Equality Scheme effective from
30 April 2007 until April 2010.
The scheme sets out how the council will promote gender equality
in Bassetlaw and eliminate harassment and discrimination for those
that use our services and for council employees.
The Gender Equality Scheme will help the council to meet its
responsibilities under the Gender Equality Duty, which came into
force in April 2007. The Duty places the responsibility on the
Council to demonstrate that men and women are treated fairly and
without discrimination or harassment.
Gender
Equality Scheme 2007-2010
Social Inclusion
Sexual Orientation
Advice and support is available on the BCVS
website.
Equality Impact Assessment
An Equality Impact Assessment - also known as
an Impact, Needs and Requirement Assessment (INRA) - is a way to
make sure individuals and teams think carefully about the likely
impact of policies or procedures, strategies, functions and
services, to identify any unmet needs, and to provide a basis for
action to improve services where appropriate.
Last Updated - 27/07/2010