Equality and diversity
As a major employer and provider of services Kent County Council
is committed to fighting inequality and promoting equality by
valuing diversity and combating unfair treatment for all those who
live in, work in and visit Kent.
Equality of opportunity and freedom from discrimination are
fundamental rights. We will exercise leadership and
commitment in promoting them.
We, the Members and Officers of KCC, believe
we will achieve this through our roles as a:
- Community leader
- Service provider
- Commissioner of goods and services
- Employer
We are committed to ensuring that current and potential service
users, employees or job applicants are treated with dignity and
respect and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of
their social circumstances or background, such as gender, race,
colour, ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, gender
identity, sexual orientation or age.
The principles of fairness, understanding and respect
for others are central to what we believe and are committed
to.
Read our Equality and diversity
policy statement
Read our Equality Impact
Assessments
Read our annual Equality and
Diversity report 2010/11
Equality Strategy and Policy Statement
The Council's interim Equality Strategy and Equality Policy
statement were approved by Cabinet on 11 October 2010.
These are organic documents which will be subject to review
in the coming year however they reflect our ongoing
organisational dedication to equality and diversity.
Read our Equality Strategy (Word, 744kb)
Read our Equality
Policy statement (Word 61.0 kb)