Equality and diversity | Leicestershire County Council

We are committed to equality and diversity because we believe that everyone deserves to be treated fairly.

Equality Act 2010

Find out about our strategy for promoting equality, diversity, human rights and community cohesion and how we monitor our progress.
Equalities policy statement

Learn how the council is committed to equality of opportunity in employment and the services it provides.
Public sector equality duty

When making decisions or policies we consider how they will affect people and have published priority equality objectives to help us do that.
Interpretation and translation service

To help everyone access the information they need we have an interpretation and translation service.
Supporting lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people

Find out how we support lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) staff and residents in Leicestershire.
Equalities groups

Find out about the groups that support the delivery of the council’s equality strategy and our staff.
Religion and belief

Find out about the role of the Council in supporting faith communities and religious education in schools.
Hate incidents

A hate incident is any incident where someone is targeted because of who they are, or who someone thinks they are. Report a hate incident.
Equality & human rights impact assessments (EHRIAs)

Assessments used to see what effect changes to services or policies will have on people

News

Stonewall again ranks Leicestershire County Council in top 100 employers nationally for LGBTQ+ people

23 February 2022
Council HQ to light up in memory of George Floyd

04 June 2020

As the Leader of the Council issues a statement, the council building is lit in purple in memory of George Floyd.
Have your say on new equalities plan for Leicestershire

11 November 2019

The consultation closes on 2 February 2020