Equality and diversity
Equality and cohesion policy
Hackney is one of the most economically deprived and socially disadvantaged boroughs in the country. It is also one of the most socially and culturally diverse. The Council believes that such diversity brings with it both challenges and great strengths. We recognise that only through listening to and involving Hackney's citizens, will our vision of advancing equality and social inclusion be realised.
The Council wants to work with its partners including the NHS, Police and the voluntary and community sector to advance equal opportunities, tackle discrimination and promote good relations amongst all our residents.
This policy seeks to clarify for residents, service users, all staff and the wider community, Hackney Council's understanding and interpretation of equality and diversity.
It provides a clear statement of principles in relation to the Council's vision for an equal and socially inclusive Hackney and demonstrates how the application of equalities and diversity good practice necessarily underpins the Council's wider social and economic aims.
It outlines the Council's duty to comply with relevant legislation and other statutory requirements and makes public its commitment to go beyond basic compliance wherever possible, in order to improve the delivery of equality and diversity in the workplace, through service delivery and via community leadership.
It also identifies equality groups within the community, which the Council recognises are most likely to experience ongoing discrimination and disadvantage and whose needs and issues are therefore the focus of this and other related policies.
Lastly, it summarises how the Council will ensure that equality and diversity is integral to all of its work at every level, informing service planning, workforce management and community engagement.
Read the full equality and cohesion policy (PDF, 76KB)
Page updated: 9 Jan 2012
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