Corporate Equalities Scheme and Action Plan 2005-2008
"Our approach is clear: Somerset County Council adopts an anti-discriminatory and inclusive approach to everything it does. Action to support the development of this approach is explicitly addressed within the Corporate Equalities Scheme and Action Plan for 2008-2011 and all managers and staff have a responsibility to understand the implications for themselves, their colleagues and the services they deliver.
Our vision is that through our work we will not only be able to make a difference to the lives of individuals and communities in Somerset but will be able to make the optimum difference"
Alan Jones, Chief Executive and Corporate Equalities Champion
Liz Payne-Ahmadi, Corporate Lead Officer on Equality and Diversity
Dave Greene, Portfolio Holderfor Equality, Diversity and Cohesion
The following Corporate Equalities Scheme and Action Plan is the third that has been developed by Somerset County Council. Our Scheme aims to co-ordinate and support equality of opportunity within Somerset County Council and across Somerset as a whole. It includes the requirements of the Race, Disability and Gender Equality Duties. It also covers our responsibilities regarding Sexual Orientation, Religion and Belief and Age as defined in the Equality Act 2006. Our Scheme covers the actions we need to take with regard to providing services and the well being of our staff. As a County Council we are also committed to, where appropriate, addressing issues that have been identified and that are not covered within the current equality legislation.
If you would like a hard copy of any of these documents please let the Corporate Equalities Team know by calling 01823 356728 or emailing us at equalities@somerset.gov.uk .
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