A1 Housing is committed to working towards promoting equal opportunity and eliminating unlawful discrimination and harassment. Working in partnership with Bassetlaw District Council we have a commitment to Equality and Diversity Legislation and Agenda.
Equality and Diversity Policy
A1 Housing in is committed to the Equality and Diversity Policy which outlines a joint commitment to:
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Ensuring that diversity is recognised and valued within its policies, practices and operating standards.
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Promoting and encouraging diversity, and recognising the value that respecting difference brings.
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Promoting an environment where equality of treatment for all its citizens, customers and stakeholders can be continuously improved and developed.
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Ensuring that quality services meet the requirements and expectations of all its diverse communities - throughout the District - regardless of their personal circumstances and background.
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Developing policies and practices, as an employer, which recruit and retain staff with the ability and skills to deliver services effectively to a diverse range of citizens.
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Promoting diversity and equality issues where we work in partnership or have influence with other bodies that are service providers/contractors and with other key organisations in the district - with the overall aim of promoting the value and purpose of equality and diversity programmes.
Equality Act 2010
Following the implementation of the Equality Act 2010, public bodies are now required to publish their objectives which will help them achieve the following aims:
- Eliminate discrimination, harassment and victimisation.
- Advance quality of opportunity between persons who share a relevant protected characteristic and persons who do not share it.
- Foster good relations between persons who share a relevant protected characteristic and persons who do not share it.
A1 Housing supports Bassetlaw District Council key equality priorities, to view their annual report click here.
A1 Housing's objectives can be found in our Equality and Diversity Strategy 2009-2014. All protected characteristics are covered under the strategy objectives even where it is not identified in the document and will comply with the latest Best Practice guidance. To read our Equality and Diversity Strategy click here.
Annual Report
A1 Housing's Equality and Diversity Annual report for 2010-11 shows our progress against our equality objectives. You can read our Equality and Diversity Annual report by clicking here.
