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Equality Objectives
As part of our duty under the Equality Act 2010, the council publishes equality objectives every four years. These set out our equality priorities as an employer and for our services. We published our first equality objectives in 2012. We reviewed our objectives in 2016 to check if they were still relevant and to consider how they might be updated. As part of this process, we tried to engage with as many different people and groups as we could to make sure the objectives, we set were the right ones. We held a consultation to find out which objectives people thought we should prioritise. Following the consultation, we set equality objectives for 2016-20 You can find out more about the consultation and these objectives, in our 2016-2020 consultation report.
We are currently consulting on our equality objectives for 2021-2025. Our aim is to make equality, diversity and inclusion part of the way the council works, placing it at the heart of everything we do.
Our suggested Equality Objectives are to:
Strengthen our knowledge and understanding of the needs of our communities.
Listen, involve and respond to our communities effectively.
Improve the diversity and skills of our workforce to help us embed equality, diversity and inclusion in how we deliver services and support our staff.
Create a positive culture with strong leadership and, a commitment to excellence in improving equality outcomes, both within the council and amongst partners
You can find out more about our Equality Diversity and Inclusion strategy or about our suggested equality Objectives in the documents below.
Equality and Diversity Strategy 2021 4.2 MB (PDF document)
Easy Read Equality Objectives 2021 2.7 MB (PDF document)
Equalities and Diversity Objectives 2021 251.7 KB (PDF document)
A printed version of our Equality Objectives consultation form can be found in the link below.
Paper Copy Equality Objectives Consultation
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We celebrate those who have made a difference to the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people in Northumberland. Role models could be anyone who shares a protected characteristic and wants to share their experience. If you want to be a diversity role model and/or an equality and diversity ally, please email: Irene.Fisher@northumberland.gov.uk
'I think what you're seeing is a profound recognition... that gays, bisexuals, lesbians and transgender persons are our brothers, our sisters, our children, our cousins, our friends, our co-workers, and that they've got to be treated like every other person and I think that principle will win out.' - Barack Obama
Role models are very important to LGBT people – a role model is someone to look up to, who celebrates diversity, champions equality and has a voice on behalf of those who need the most support. Whether you identify as LGBT, or are an ally of LGBT people, be inspired by these stories and think about how you can be a role model too. Click on the names to read more about each person. "One of the most important strands which underpins my ethos of teaching is to celebrate individuality and that it is more than OK to be different. I feel very strongly that our pupils should feel happy and comfortable within their own skin: that they should feel safe and secure and that they are confident of seeking support and strategies should they need any guidance or advice." - Cate Haslam Northumberland LGBT role model "It is important to me, knowing my own struggles, that your sexual orientation, gender, socio-economic background, faith or disability should never be a barrier to leading a successful life." - Mark Phillips, Northumberland LGBT role model “I believe when we are true to ourselves we can achieve anything. As a proud woman with a trans history I know the challenges others can face, and I will continue to be a support to my community and indeed every community. We must celebrate diversity and build vibrant and strong communities” - Phillippa Scrafton, Stonewall Programmes Officer
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