Equality and Diversity

Barnsley Councils Statement Of Commitment To Promoting Equalities & Diversity

Barnsley Council recognises that all individuals have fundamental human rights & welcomes the diversity of communities living, learning & working in the Borough.

As a service provider & major employer, the Council is committed to promoting equality as well as tackling social exclusion & as such, will integrate the principles of equality & diversity into all its activities, having due regard to the need to :

• Eliminate unlawful discrimination
• To promote equality of opportunity &
• To promote good relations between all social groups irrespective of their disability; race; sex; religion or belief; sexual orientation; trans gender status, age or marital status

This list is not exhaustive & we recognise that there are other forms which are unacceptable & will not be tolerated

As a provider of services  The Council will seek to develop & provide relevant, appropriate & accessible services to met the needs of diverse communities

As an employer  The Council will value the contribution of every employee & respect their individual differences. The Council will strive to eliminate unlawful or otherwise unjustifiable discrimination & promote equality in employment, training & access to employee benefits & services.

As a partner  the Council will highlight the needs & requirements of individuals facing discrimination, take a strategic lead in challenging discriminatory practices & policies & enter into agreements & partnerships which actively promote equality & social inclusion.

The Council will also operate monitoring & evaluation systems to ensure that the impact of services & policies & the needs & requirements of customers & employees are identified & addressed appropriately.

Equality and Diveristy Corporate Projects Manager
Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council
Wellington House
36 Wellington Street
Barnsley
S70 1WA
Telephone: 01226 775623
Fax: 01226 772399
Email: Equalityanddiversity@barnsley.gov.uk

• Race Equality Scheme
• Corporate Equality Scheme
• Disability Equality Scheme
• Commission for Racial Equality
• Disability Rights Commission
• Equal Opportunities Commission