Tibberton Parish Council is committed to the promotion of equal opportunities in its role as an employer and as a local authority which provides services within the Tibberton community.

The Council recognises and values the diversity of the local community and believes that equality is central to the provision of modern quality services.

1. Introduction

 Tibberton Parish Council is committed to providing and promoting equal opportunities, eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity in the community.

• Tibberton Parish Council aims to create a culture that respects and values each other’s differences and which promotes dignity, equality and diversity.
• An up-to-date copy of this policy shall be maintained on Tibberton Parish Council’s website.

2.     Purpose

 Tibberton Parish Council recognises that supporting equality is of primary This policy will help Councillors and employees of the Council to develop sound and effective policies that impact on the local community, whilst ensuring that the Council meets its duty under the Equality Act 2010.

3.     Scope

 This policy applies to all employees, volunteers, contractors and elected members of Tibberton Parish Council.

It is the responsibility of every employee and councillor of Tibberton Parish Council to ensure they do not discriminate in any All employees and councillors have a duty to uphold equal opportunities principles. Any breach of this policy will be dealt with appropriately.

4.     Equality Act 2010

• The Equality Act 2010 applies to public bodies and others carrying out public It supports good decision-making by ensuring public bodies consider how different people will be affected by the activities, policies and services provided.
• The Equality Act 2010 places a Public Sector Duty on Tibberton Parish Council to work to:
  • Eliminate discrimination, harassment, victimisation and any other conduct prohibited under the Act.
  • Advance equality of opportunity between persons who share a protected characteristic and persons who do not share it.
  • Foster good relations between persons who share a relevant protected characteristic and persons who do not share it.
• No individual will be discriminated against. This includes, but is not limited to, the following characteristics (known as protected characteristics under the Act):
• Age
• Disability
• Gender
• Marital status and civil partnerships
• Pregnancy and maternity
• Race
• Religion and beliefs
• Sexual orientation
• Ethnic origin
• Nationality.

5.     Equality Commitments

• Tibberton Parish Council supports the principles and practices of the Equality Act 2010 and recognises that it is the duty of all councillors and employees to accept their personal responsibility for fostering a fully integrated community at work by respecting and adhering to the principles of equality for all.
• Tibberton Parish Council will actively promote equality throughout the organisation through the application of policies, which will ensure that individuals receive treatment that is fair and equitable and consistent with their relevant aptitudes, potential, skills, experiences and abilities.
• Tibberton Parish Council is committed to:
• Promoting equal opportunity for all persons.
• Promoting a good and harmonious environment in which all persons are treated with respect and are valued.
• Preventing occurrences of unlawful direct discrimination, indirect discrimination, harassment, and victimisation.
• Fulfilling its legal obligations under the Equality Act 2010.