Equality and diversity
The Council is committed to the fair treatment of its staff, potential staff or users of services regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, responsibilities for dependants, age, disability or offending background. Employees can join the Black Colleagues Group or Disability Equality Group that provide advice and mutual support to their members, and meet every 4-6 weeks. The groups also offer advice to the Council, channelled through individuals and management groups, which relates to many areas including the recruitment and retention of black employees or those with a disability, service development and policy issues.