Working in partnership for the people of Herefordshire
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Herefordshire Equality and Human Rights Charter 2010
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- What is the minority ethnic population of Herefordshire?
- How many migrants live in Herefordshire?
- What are the main minority communities in Herefordshire?
- Why does the Council categorise people by asking questions about race, age, sexual orientation, etc?
- What do the letters BAME stand for?
- How can there be any racism in Herefordshire when there are so few Black and Asian people?
- What can I do to help fight prejudice?
- What words are OK to use and what words are not?
- How do I report a hate crime or incident based on race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity?
- I need an interpreter or translator - can the Council help?
- What are the most commonly spoken languages in Herefordshire, after English?
- Are there any local support groups for people who don’t speak English?
- I am disabled and have been discriminated against – can the council do anything?
- Is there a gay-friendly pub in Hereford?
Equality and Human Rights
When we talk about equality, we mean more than just race and nationality. A diverse population encompasses different religions and beliefs, ages, disabilities, gender, gender identities, sexual orientation, and race, along with pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership status. These are referred to in the Equality Act 2010 as "protected characteristics".Herefordshire Council has both a moral and a statutory obligation to reflect the needs of a diverse population through its service provision and as an employer. We are committed to employing a diverse workforce and providing equitable services to the people of Herefordshire. Our aim is to fully meet our obligations and to learn from best practice, as we strive to improve as a local authority.
These pages are designed to answer as many of your queries as possible but we welcome your questions and feedback.