The council is firmly committed to the principles of equality and inclusion in both employment and the delivery of services and is keen to celebrate the diversity of people who live and work in Wealden.
Find out about equality legislation, our policies and plans for equality, equality monitoring, and about specific work we are carrying out.
Disability Confident Employer
Information about our Disability Confident Employer Status and the activities we undertake to be disability-inclusive.
Equality Legislation
Information about the legislation we must comply with.
Equality Information
Information relating to equalities that we publish and is required under the equality legislation.
Equal Opportunities Statement
Equality of opportunity is central to the Council’s objectives and values as stated in the Wealden Corporate Plan. Wealden District Council is committed to ensuring that all our services and employment opportunities are provided with equity and fairness to everyone.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Policy
At Wealden District Council (“the Council”), we are committed to providing high quality services and we recognise that an effective Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Policy is key to how we do this
Reasonable Adjustments Policy for Customers
This policy sets out our legal duty to make reasonable adjustments, and outlines how we aim to provide excellent service and ensure everyone in our community can engage confidently with us.
Equalities Objectives
We provide effective services for all the community and ensure everyone has equal access to our services, information and employment opportunities.
Wealden Equality Group
The Internal Equalities Group meets quarterly to discuss equality issues, co-ordinate the main-streaming of equalities and diversity and oversee the development and progress of the Wealden Equality Scheme.
Equality Monitoring
We will capture up to date, relevant equality data from our customers proportionate to delivering services to those with protected characteristics in our communities.
Wealden Disability Involvement Group
The Wealden Disability Involvement Group (WDIG), is a group of disabled people living in Wealden, who help and advise the Council on many Council services.
The Armed Forces Community Covenant
View details on how we are committed to honour the Armed Forces Covenant and support the Armed Forces Community.