South Norfolk Equalities Group
Summary
To make sure we continue to support and develop community cohesion we have an established Equalities group. The group meets every six weeks. People from across the Council, as well as Cabinet Members, voluntarily join the group, and in this way we make sure that everyone’s views are heard and shared.
Further information
Role of Equalities Group
The group discusses and resolves any issues that may arise and is instrumental in embedding the principles of equality throughout the Council. To raise the profile and importance of issues relating to equalities for officers, members of the Council and communities of South Norfolk by:
- Advising the Council on Equality Legislation by establishing and agreeing priorities to meet our statutory requirements relating to race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, faith, age and intellectual capability.
- Ensuring appropriate monitoring is in place to measure our compliance, and audit this as required.
- Acting as a reference point and advisory body for all, including those with whom we work in partnership.
- Promoting consistency of approach for equal opportunities across the Council in policy development, service delivery, consultation and the way we engage with communities, and employment practices. Challenging these to raise standards as necessary.
- Ensuring appropriate training is given to all as needed.
- Increasing awareness, mainstreaming good practice and encouraging people to challenge our equalities policies and procedures.
Specific tasks allocated to the group
- To be representative of the whole Council;
- Updating the Disability Equality Scheme and Action Plan;
- Updating the Gender Equality Scheme and Action Plan;
- Updating the Racial Equality Scheme and Action Plan;
- Reaching targets for the level of the Equality Standard for local government to which the Authority conforms in respect of gender, race and disability;
- Managing Learning Hours (presentations and discussions with staff and members at the Council) covering topics on equalities;
- Responding to consultations, and;
- Conducting Impacts and Needs/Requirements Assessments.
The Group also has representation on:
- Equalities & Diversity Network;
- Norwich & Norfolk Racial Equality Council (NNREC);
- Community Cohesion Network;
- INTRAN (Interpretation services) - engage with and support;
- South Norfolk Disability Forum.
Related pages on this website
External links
Norfolk & Norwich Racial Equality Council (NNREC)
The independent charity covering the county of Norfolk, which tackles issues of inequality and discrimination
Contact us
| contact officer/team: | Equalities Group |
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| web: | online enquiry form |
| email: | equalities@s-norfolk.gov.uk |
| telephone: | 01508 533887 |
| minicom/textphone: | 01508 533622 |
| address: | South Norfolk Council South Norfolk House Swan Lane Long Stratton Norwich NR15 2XE |
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