The Council is committed to equal opportunities, and aims to prevent unlawful and unjustified discrimination against employees and service users on the grounds of:
- Age
- Gender
- Disability
- Social class
- Ethnic or national origins, race or skin colour
- Gender reassignment
- Marital or civil partnership status
- Pregnancy and maternity
- Unrelated criminal convictions
- Sexual orientation
- Religion or lack of
- Trade union activities
- Employment status
- Service in the British armed forces
- Digital exclusion
The Equality and Inclusion Strategy 2023-2027 sets out the policy framework and approach to equal opportunities. The Action Plan describes how the Council will improve equality of opportunity, tackle discrimination and work toward community cohesion.