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The Equality Standard for local government was launched in 2001. The Standard recognises the importance of fair and equal treatment in local government services and employment. It is a voluntary Best Value Performance Indicator.
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The Equality Standard for Local Government
Herefordshire Council has adopted the "Equality Standard for Local Government". The objective of the Equality Standard is to ensure that equality policy and practice is mainstreamed throughout all the Council's activities. It will also help us to meet our statutory obligations in respect of anti-discrimination laws, and it enables the authority to demonstrate that it is a good employer and offers high quality services.There are five levels in the Equality Standard, indicating how advanced the organisation is in achieving continuous improvement in the equalities field. They are:
- Commitment to a Comprehensive Equality Policy
- Assessment and consultation
- Setting equality objectives and targets
- Information systems and monitoring against targets
- Achieving and reviewing outcomes
The Council has achieved Level 3 of the Equality Standard (March 2008), but this will need to be confirmed through an external assessment which will take place in Autumn 2008. A consultation is currently on-going about the future of the Equality Standard, and it is likely that the Council will adopt the new Equality Framework for Local Government when it launches in April 2009.
