ch 4 Equality

Within its Equality and Diversity Annual Report, the council outlines its commitment to ensuring: 

• Equality of opportunity in terms of access to the council's services and that the provision of services reflects, and is appropriate to, the needs of all sections of our community
• Prospective and present employees are afforded equal and fair treatment in relation to recruitment, selection, terms and conditions of employment, training and promotion
• Individuals from protected groups are encouraged to participate in public life. Strategic leadership is fundamental to improving our equality outcomes. Elected Members in particular, play a central role in ensuring that equality issues are integral to the council's performance and strategic aims