At East Lindsey District Council we want to treat everyone with courtesy and respect, acknowledging the diversity of our employees and customers and ensuring we deliver services free from discrimination in any form. We will develop a culture where the services we provide and the decisions we make take into account the diverse needs of our communities, promoting community cohesion and reducing exclusion. We are an equal opportunities employer and we aim to ensure that no employee, job applicant or member of the community receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, race, ethnic origin, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion, belief or faith. We recognise our legislative duties, but more than that we also recognise the benefits from promoting and developing the skills and talents of our employees. In order to fully embrace the principles of accessibility, inclusivity and fairness for all our employees, we will strive to embed diversity in to all of our activities. We have an equality scheme and an action plan, against which we are well on track to meet the standards set by the government. To maintain the push towards our goal it is important that everyone plays his or her part in developing an equality aware and diverse culture.
