Equalities

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The Equality Act 2010 came into force on Friday, 1 October 2010. The council welcomes and supports this landmark piece of legislation. For more information, please visit the Equality & Human Rights Commission website (see 'Other websites').


The South Gloucestershire Partnership has agreed a 20 year vision for the area – “The South Gloucestershire 2026 Sustainable Community Strategy”. We are committed to delivering this vision:

"By working in partnership, our vision is for everyone who lives and works in South Gloucestershire to fulfil their potential, enjoy an excellent quality of life and support others in their communities whilst protecting the environment"


The Council Plan sets out the council’s corporate aims and core values for meeting our area’s vision.

Equality of Opportunity for all” is clearly set out within the Council Plan as one of our core values.

South Gloucestershire Council works for all parts of every community. Our aim is to:

  • encourage mutual respect for all of our residents
  • recognise and work with every diverse group
  • give high quality inclusive services and facilities
  • make sure our employment policies and practices are fair
  • challenge harassment and discrimination

SMS texting

The equalities team has a contact number
for people who wish to use SMS texting: 07949 636682



Equality framework for local government

How the council is performing against the equality standard for local government

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Equality impact assessment (EqIA)

View the council’s equality impact assessment work and toolkit

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Hate crime

Details regarding tackling hate crime

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Partnerships

Details of key organisations and groups with whom the council works in partnership

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Procurement

Details of how the Council ensures that equalities is a key consideration when contracting with and...

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Single equality scheme

View the council’s single equality scheme covering race, disability, gender, religion or belief,...

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South Gloucestershire Equalities Forum

View information concerning South Gloucestershire equalities forum

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Accessibility and communications

View the council’s access statement

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BoME Liaison Group

Information about South Gloucestershire Community Care & Houisng Department and NHS South...

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Corporate & departmental equalities action plans

View each council department’s annual equalities action plan

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Corporate equality and diversity policy

View the council’s equality and diversity policy

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Equalities live

A community forum event organised by South Gloucestershire Equalities Forum

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Equalities monitoring

View information relating to the council’s approaches to equalities monitoring

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