Diversity and Race Equality Scheme 2006-08

Our Diversity and Race Equality Scheme is two-part document which aims to:

• Set out the key values and principles of North Dorset District Council
• Promote and demonstrate fairness and equality of opportunity, in the provision of services and employment of staff for and between
• Men and women generally
• Persons of different religions/beliefs, racial group, age, marital status or sexual orientation
• Persons of different socio-economic status
• Persons with a disability and persons without
• Persons with dependents and persons without
• Mainstream equality legislation and ensure that due regard is given to address exclusion and inequality experienced by groups that are very small in community numbers
• Provide a framework for future action to promote equal opportunities and good relations, and eliminate unlawful discrimination within North Dorset
• Achieve measurable progress against agreed targets

Mainstreaming Equality means the Council has adopted the principles of the Race Relations (Amendment) Act 2000 and applied this to other equality strands, using this legislation as a framework to promote equality across all areas. This similar approach will be used to tackle other areas of inequality including disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief and age.

Diversity and Race Equality Scheme 2005-08

Diversity and Race Equality Scheme Consultation Leaflet

Minority Ethnic Group Consultation Report