This site uses cookies. Cookies are used to make the website work better, as well as to provide information on how the site is used. By continuing to use our site, we’ll assume you’re okay with this. Read more about the Cookies used here.
Equality and diversity
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 our equality and diversity workers groups, and the role of our departmental equalities groups
-
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
-
Council in top 10 for tackling anti-LGBT bullying
Council is third in Stonewall education index