Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We have a small number of staff dedicated to work on this agenda however it is critical to successful delivery in a district as diverse as Bradford. Among other things, the key staff support us to fulfil statutory legal requirements round equalities e.g. quality assuring Equality Impact Assessments (EIAs). Most training is delivered through online modules.

There is widespread evidence that demonstrates that Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in the workforce promotes better productivity. In Bradford, it helps us understand and therefore serve our communities better. Given the level of deprivation in our district and our role as corporate parents it also allows us to assess for policy and/or service delivery impact on those with low income and/or care experience. By assisting the Council to ensure that service delivery is attuned to needs this work helps to deliver better, more productive outcomes and reduce pressures on other public services such as the NHS.