Equality and Diversity
Achieving equality and valuing diversity in West Berkshire
We think that everyone deserves to live in a community where people get along with each other, where no-one feels excluded and where everyone has a chance to play a full part in local life.
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set out the areas of our work where we are focusing our efforts to achieve this.We review these areas annually.
Equity Impact Assessments
It is advised that the completion of a West Berkshire Council Equity Impact Assessment is considered at the earliest stage of developing a policy, project or programme. This is so that evidence gathering can be integrated into project planning and ensure that there is a robust evidence base for decision-making. We also suggest periodic review and amendment to ensure that the assessment remains comprehensive, up-to-date and reflects changes as they occur.
Equality Policy
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