R.E.D Presentationby Baljeet Mann Planning Inspectorate

Race Equality Equality & Diversity

Introduction n Personal n Background to the Inspectorate n Business and Corporate Plan n Visions and Objectives

Background to the Inspectorate n Executive Agency since 1992 n Reporting to Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM) and Welsh Assembly Government n Dealing with Planning Appeals n Current Staff over 850: –400 Inspectors and 450 Admin

Business and Corporate Plan n Set out by new Chief Executive n Sustainable Communities and Planning Reform n Involvement of Stakeholders n Trust and Confidence

Vision n “Prime source of impartial expertise delivering the Planning Agenda which is transparent and inclusive”

Objectives n Consistent Application of Policy n Highly motivated, well trained, united and Diverse workforce n Meet targets set by Ministers n Improve quality of work n Promote the Planning Inspectorate

Case for Diversity Why bother ? n Basic Human Right n Encourages interaction n Enriches culture n Brings on talent n Business results

Strategic Approach to Diversity n Internal Diversity n External Diversity n Business Results

DRIVERS OF DIVERSITY n Legislation n Government Agenda n Corporate and Business Plan n Commitment from the Board n Changing dynamics of society n Globalisation n Business needs

Legislation n Race Relations Act 1976 (Amended 2000) n Disability Discrimination Act 1995 n Sex Discrimination Act 1975 n Age Discrimination Act 2006 n The Equal Pay Act 1998

DIVERSITY IN PINS nPnPnPnPAST nPnPnPnPRESENT nFnFnFnFUTURE nBnBuilding Blocks nInImpacts Assessors Equality Foundation nEnEmbracing change nFnFuture legislation

Past n Equality Statement n Equality Proofing n Diversity Training n Diversity Survey n Diversity Helpline n Harassment Bullying Policy and Training n Internal and External Consultation n IIP-1997 (Policies & Procedures)

Present n Impact Assessment Training n Senior Management Training n Training for the Board Members n Communication Strategy n Diversity Web Page n Tomorrows Planners n IIP-Based on outcomes-EO KPI

Future n Build on first draft – 3 year plan n Start to work on recommendations n Publish information (internal / external use) n Training for all staff n Use Action Plan as working document

Communicating the Message n Diversity Web Page n Discussion Forum n Consultation with stakeholders

Chief Executive n n In the Planning Inspectorate, we pride ourselves on our reputation for integrity, principles of openness, impartiality and fairness. Those principles continue to stand us in good stead but we must ensure that the context in which we apply them remains up-to-date and relevant to the society, in which we live and work. n n The reform agenda, to which the UK Government is so strongly committed and which it set out in last year’s “A Vision for Communities”, emphasises that we need a planning system which is open, transparent and in which everyone is encouraged to participate freely and fully. n n This is a challenge to which we intend to respond positively. Both in the way in which we conduct our business and how we relate to our external customers, we need to engage with people from all backgrounds in a manner which respects and understands the diversity which is an integral part of our society..

Diversity Champion n “I feel that everybody has the right to be treated with dignity and respect, not because it is a privilege but an absolute right to deserve nothing less.” n And it is right for the business

Web Page

Time Scales n Draft paper for Board n 3 year plan n Focus Groups

Conclusions n Engage all stakeholders n Failure is not defeat n Set realistic timescales n No one is an expert n Partnership approach n Critical to the business and corporate plan

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