Equality Objectives
Under the requirements of the public sector duty of the Equality Act 2010 we must publish four-yearly equality objectives.
On 24 April 2012 we adopted the following equality based objectives. We will be using these objectives as the focus for our work on equality and diversity over the next few years, and providing regular updates on the progress we make:
Our services are accessible and welcoming to all communities and are capable of responding to the different needs and aspirations of our customers.
Partnership working is helping to reduce health and other inequalities, reduce deprivation and support rural areas.
More young people are working for us and being helped to gain employment.
We are improving the life chances of vulnerable young people through its corporate parenting and education work.
Vulnerable people are being protected from the harmful impact of crime and anti-social behaviour.
Equality is integrated into the work of departments across the council and we are able to show how it embraces its public sector equality duties.
The diversity of Derbyshire is celebrated and the county is a cohesive place where people from all communities get on well together.
Our workforce feels valued and respected, and is reflective of the diverse communities it serves.
We are presently identifying a range of details, actions and projects that will enable us to assess our progress and once these have been agreed, further information about the measures that will be used to assess our progress will be published here.
For more information on our equality objectives and the other action we are taking under the Equality Duty, please contact the Senior Policy Officer - equalities on 01629 538384.