We are committed to equality of opportunity in service delivery and employment. We value the diversity of the community we service and we are committed to building a vibrant and thriving community free from unlawful discrimination. Our vision is to develop a thriving and inclusive borough, promoting equality, challenging discrimination and tackling social exclusion.
Elmbridge equality and diversity forum
The Elmbridge equality and diversity forum is a non statutory partnership and is committed to celebrating and promoting the benefits of equality and diversity for Elmbridge and its residents. It ensures that the values of equality, fairness and diversity are inherent with the borough and to promote a community where all can exercise their human rights.
Employee equality
We are committed to providing services in a fair and accessible way to all members of the community and to ensuring that everyone has the same opportunities to work with the council, irrespective of:
- age
- disability
- gender reassignment
- marriage and civil partnership
- pregnancy and maternity
- race
- religion or belief
- sex
- sexual orientation
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy
Our EDI Strategy outlines a step up in our aspiration and commitment towards reducing inequality throughout all our communities across Elmbridge.
In presenting this strategy, we recognise that treating everyone the same and providing equal opportunities is not sufficient in building an inclusive Elmbridge.
We all face different barriers to opportunity in life, and there are parts of our community who still face systemic discrimination and prejudice. As such we acknowledge the need to provide additional support to those who need it most.
As a council we have a key enabling role to play in building a more equal borough, but we know we will not succeed if this is simply another council owned strategy. The aspirations outlined here belong to the people of Elmbridge, across all of our communities, regardless of background or belief. We have aimed to take that approach from the start, with the strategy being significantly shaped not just by council equality, diversity and inclusion champions, but by conversations with local community groups who work to achieve this every day in relation to all of the protected characteristics and pledge to continue that engagement as we move from strategy to action.
You can read our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy: