Cleaner,Greener,Safer,Stronger Taking Positive Action

The Agenda The Legal Framework Clarity of Purpose Projects in Stockport The way forward

Legal Framework Race –No positive discrimination GOR –Positive action Training Education Health and welfare Gender –No positive discrimination GOR –Positive action Training Education Health and welfare

Legal Framework Disability –So-called “positive discrimination” is not unlawful under the DDA, whereas, generally, it is under other anti- discrimination legislation. The DDA does not make it unlawful to provide more favourable treatment to a disabled person than is provided to a non-disabled person –The Act does make it unlawful to provide less favourable treatment to a disabled person for a reason related to that person’s disability. It also contains provisions that require the alleged discriminator to make reasonable adjustments –Impact of the Local Government and Housing Act Every appointment of a person to a paid office or employment must be made on merit.

Clarity of Purpose Reflect the Community we serve Under representation Disabled People BME Employees Young People Valuing Diversity Learn through Consultation Partners Employees Community Act and Review Action Plans Monitoring cycles

Projects In Stockport Recruitment policy review –Flexible means of access –Monitor and review Partnership working with Pure Innovations Disabled People –Full time work –Hours work –Supported placements Young People –Work Placements –Looked after children

Projects In Stockport PATH Partnerships Employee Focus Groups Extended use of the web site Leaver analysis Workforce and Recruitment Monitoring

The Way Forward Continued Monitoring of progress Extension of the projects that have been commenced Sharing best practice Sustainability of employment Age, Religion and Belief and LGBT Issues