1. Sefton’s Local Area Agreement 2008-2011: Sefton MBC & Sefton CVS VSNW Event 16 th Oct 2008 Delivering the Equality & Diversity Agenda

2. Purpose of Presentation To provide information on the inclusive approach adopted by Sefton in embedding a strong Equality and Diversity strand in the formulation of the 2008-2011 Sefton LAA

3. Sefton LAA - overview 2008 Sefton LAA presented with 30 national indicators Supported by 7 local indicators Number of third tier indicators identified, including Equalities and Diversity related issues.

4. Sefton Equalities Partnership Successful joint initiative between Sefton MBC and Sefton CVS funded via a 3 year Service Level Agreement Strategic approach to equalities and diversity & community cohesion issues Places Voluntary, Community and Faith (VCF) Sector at the heart of equalities & diversity issues in public service delivery

5. Sefton Equalities Partnership – LAA outcomes Promoting equality Delivering economic inclusion for all Reducing hate crime and promoting community cohesion Establishing diversity as an economic, social and cultural asset

6. Sefton VCF Sector role Sefton CVS strong track record in engagement, information, advice & guidance Sefton Community Empowerment Network – well developed networks engaging under represented communities Sefton VCF Sector – strong tradition of engagement and equality & diversity focus, including issues around deprivation

7. Other Sefton LAA Equalities & Diversity issues Delivery of employment and service outcomes & engaging stakeholders key to developing inclusive & cohesive communities through setting of disaggregated targets linked to risk management Embedding best practise in equality and diversity paramount to success.

8. Sefton’s LAA: Delivering the Equality and Diversity Agenda Questions??