Equal Opportunities Policy

Adopted by Full Council on 3 October 2018….Revision date…28 January 2025

WHICHAM PARISH COUNCIL
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES POLICY

Introduction

The aim of this policy is to communicate the commitment of the Parish Council, its
Members and Clerk to the promotion of equality and diversity in relation to Whicham
Parish Council.

Statement of intent

Whicham Parish Council is opposed to all forms of unlawful and unfair
discrimination.

Everyone will be treated fairly and will not be discriminated against on the grounds
of: gender, including gender reassignment; marital or civil partnership status; having
or not having dependants; religious belief or political opinion; race (including colour,
nationality, ethnic or national origins); disability; sexual orientation; age.

Whicham Parish Council recognises that the provision of equal opportunities in the
community is good practice.

Whicham Parish Council is committed to:

promoting equality of opportunity for all persons, and ensuring that people are
treated solely on the basis of their abilities and potential;
promoting a culture that respects and values differences, and that promotes
equality and fairness to all in the community;
ensuring that all decisions about recruitment and selection of staff are made
objectively and without unlawful discrimination;
fulfilling its legal obligations under equality legislation and associated codes of
practice;
taking an inclusive approach to providing access to our services and facilities for
as wide a range of people as possible, acknowledging that there may be some
circumstances where particular provision may be necessary for people with
certain disabilities Implementation.

The Chair has specific responsibility for the effective implementation of this policy.

Monitoring and reviewing the effectiveness of our equal opportunities policy will take
place annually, and any action required taken as necessary.

This policy is fully supported by all Members of Whicham Parish Council.

Equal Opportunities Policy