We want to deliver high quality services in a fair and equal way to all sections of the community.
We recognise that there are certain individuals who may experience significant disadvantages in society, including:
- black and minority ethnic communities
- women
- Gypsies and travellers
- disabled people
- lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans-gendered communities
- older people, children and young people
- faith and belief groups
- refugees and asylum seekers
Cambridge City Council aims to:
- promote equality and human rights
- challenge and eradicate prejudice and discrimination
- respect, value and celebrate diversity
- promote tolerance
- provide responsive, sensitive and accessible services and information
- ensure our workforce reflects the diverse population of Cambridge
- develop a positive, supportive and anti-discriminatory working environment for all staff
- carry out an annual review of equalities and diversity at work
- develop a comprehensive equalities programme every year
If you would like to find out more about the council's corporate equalities and diversity work, please contact:
Leila Redfearn
Telephone 01223 457063
Email leila.redfearn@cambridge.gov.uk