Gender Equality

In March 2007 the Council prepared a Gender Equality Action Plan. The plan should be read in conjunction with the Council’s Comprehensive Diversity and Race Equality Scheme which is the principal document setting out the Council’s commitment to equality. The council recognises that there are crossovers between issues of gender and other strands of diversity.

The Gender Equality Action Plan has been developed following consultation with our staff and stakeholder groups. Under the statutory duty which came into force on 6 April 2007, local authorities are legally required to have due regard to the need to:

• Eliminate discrimination and harassment
• Promote equality of opportunity between men and women

The Duty also aims to ensure that men and women can receive services that meet their needs more closely.

The action plan sets out how the Council will promote equality and eliminate discrimination and will be reviewed annually.

Gender Equality Scheme Action Plan