East Cambridgeshire District Council

Equality & Diversity at East Cambridgeshire District Council

Equality is about treating individuals fairly, supported by legislation designed to promote equality and eliminate discrimination and harassment. Diversity is about the recognition and valuing of difference for the benefit of the Council and the individual. Equality and diversity are not interchangeable but are interdependent. There is no equality of opportunity if difference is not recognised and valued.

As a council we are commited to promoting equality and diversity through our policy and strategy, in providing equal access to our services and to making sure people have equal opportunities in getting jobs and in career development.

The Council's progress in delivering equality and diversity is assessed against the Equality Framework for Local Government. This is a three-level framework developed to mainstream equalities into Council policy and practice at all levels. Find out more about the Equality Framework.

The Council's progress against the Equality Framework is assessed by an Equal Opportunities Working Group (EOWG) consisting of representatives from Management Team, Council Members, UNISON and employees. Find out more about the EOWG.

In this section you will find our key policies and action plans showing how we will be working to improve equality and diversity at the Council. Please follow the links below:

• Equality Framework for Local Government
• Equal Opportunities Working Group (EOWG)
• Single Equality Scheme and Action Plan
• The Equality Act 2010
• Impact Assessments
  • Carrying out Equality Impact Assessments
  • What we Assess
  • Training for Staff
  • Quality Assuring our Impact Assessments
  • Diversity Monitoring
  • Why Gather Information on Equality
  • Publication of our Impact Assessments
• Community Engagement
• Translation Services

If you have any further queries regarding equality and diversity you can contact the Council's HR Team on 01353 665555 or email: equalities@eastcambs.gov.uk, or alternatively you can visit the website of the Equality and Human Rights Commission for more information.

Translation Services

Find out more about the Council's translation services.