Equality and Diversity

We see Great Yarmouth Borough as a place where everyone matters and is treated equally.  We aim for our services to be accessible to all irrespective of their of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, race, sexual orientation, religion or belief and we shall do our utmost to ensure that our services are designed to meet the needs of the people of Great Yarmouth. We will continue to work with our community and cultivate a sense of belonging for all. We will raise awareness of the contribution individuals and community groups continue to make across the Borough in promoting equality and diversity.

The Council has formally adopted the Equality Standard for Local Government (revised May 2007).  Progress through the Standard’s three levels is a key target for the Council and will be reflected in corporate priorities and planning which will then be reflected in departmental service plans we are committed to consulting the public, its service users, partners and other interested groups as part of providing effective services that meet the needs of those who use them. We aim to ensure that the policy is reviewed on an annual basis and that all action plans, guidance and standards set out in the individual schemes are subject to monitoring and assessment by involving the people they affect the most. To ensure that this happens we welcome everyone’s comments on our draft Comprehensive Equality Scheme and our Equality Plans.