Equality and diversity

We are committed to promoting equal opportunities when providing services to the community and as an employer.  We oppose all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion, belief, refugee and asylum seeker status, disability, caring responsibility, age, marriage or civil partnership, or pregnancy and maternity.

We accept that treating people as equals is not about treating them the same, nor is it about ignoring differences.  To treat people equally, we need to treat everyone fairly with due respect to their differing needs.  We therefore strive to provide our services and employment opportunities in a way which meets people’s needs.

The following pages explain what we are doing to make sure our services are inclusive and accessible for everyone. If you need more information please get in touch with our Shared Equalities Officer using the contact details on the right.

• What are the council's plans to increase access to its services?

• Information about the makeup of our community and council

• Working in partnership to promote equality and diversity in the Vale

• The Embrace Partnership

• Homophobia Awareness Liaison Team (HALT)

• Reporting racist incidents

• Reporting homophobic incidents

• Reporting incidents against disabled people

• Disability equality information and contacts

• Race equality information and contacts

• Advice on how disabled people can prepare for an emergency

• Gender equality information and contacts

• Translation services