SLDC Equality Scheme 2011-2014

Overview

The Equality Scheme (2011 - 2014) contains information on how SLDC aims to provide services that are accessible and fair for all.

The Scheme looks at services provided for the public, as well as policies for council employees.

Links are provided in the Scheme to current council documents, council meetings, information held on South Lakeland and details on partner organisations.

The Scheme contains an action plan to help the council improve its services for all.

Why we are consulting

The Equality Scheme 2011 - 2014 is at a draft stage and we welcome comments and suggestions on its content, before the final version is approved.

Any comments we receive will be published after the closing date and we will report on the consultation and what we have changed as a result.

What happens next

Comments received will be published as soon as possible after the closing date. We will also report on the consultation and what we have changed as a result.

Related information

Contact

Simon Blyth (Policy officer) 01539 733333 s.blyth@southlakeland.gov.uk

Dates

Consultation is Closed

Ran from 7 Nov 2011 to 27 Jan 2012

Other Information

Areas:

All Areas

Audience:

Black and Minority Ethnic,
Children and young people,
Faith groups,
Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender,
General public,
Gyspy/Traveller,
Councillors / MPs / MEPs,
Older adults,
Parents,
Carers,
Staff,
Stakeholder organisations,
Trade unions,
Voluntary and community organisations,
Women,
All residents,
Asylum Seekers and refugees,
Black and minority ethnic people,
Council Tenants,
Men,
People with disabilities,
People with learning difficulties,
Service users,
Students,
Visitors / tourists / non residents,
Community groups / organisations

Interests:

Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender,
Black and Minority Ethnic,
Disability,
Gender,
Religion/Faith,
Age,
Rurality,
General interest