Equality and Diversity

We are committed to tackling inequality, racism and injustice and creating a fairer borough for all. In order to do this, we need to set the example by being a fair employer and creating a workplace environment, which is free from discrimination, racism and inequality. Our approach needs to be proactive, consistently learning to create a fairer workplace and foster a culture, which empowers all staff to challenge inequality. 

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Fairness is at the heart of what we do. We want to celebrate and embrace our differences by:

• Ensuring our workforce is representative of the people we work on behalf of, our residents

• Creating equitable working environments and diverse teams

• Understanding our residents in order to design and deliver services that help tackle inequality and improve life chances for our residents 

• Getting to know people and their differences

• Interpreting issues and concerns from a cultural perspective and address situations or problems from the points-of-view of multiple cultures

• Supporting people with long-term health conditions and/or disabilities 

• Recognising the value of flexible working to support staff where possible

 

Senior leaders and stakeholders from across the council have come together to pledge their support to Challenging Inequality.

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