Dorset Council is working directly in partnership with several Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) community and voluntary sector groups as part of the Equality Reference Group. The role of the group is to:
- act as a critical friend to the council (and other statutory bodies as agreed)
- assist in the delivery of the council’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy/Plan
- support and deliver training in partnership with Dorset Council to develop the knowledge and skills of the workforce
- provide valuable feedback and insight on wide ranging council consultations, strategies and service development/improvement
- promote inclusion, equality and the understanding of diversity across the Dorset Council area
- work with Dorset Council to promote and deliver identified equality, diversity and inclusion awareness events
- share results of consultations and support the council in making direct contact with these forums and networks as appropriate:
- Age UK, North South and West Dorset
- Carers Support Dorset
- Citizen’s Advice Dorset
- Dorset Blind Association
- Dorset Mental Health Forum
- Dorset Race Equality Council
- Dorset Youth Association
- Home-Start West Dorset
- People First Dorset
- Southwest Dorset Multicultural Network
- Space Youth Project
- Women’s Action Network Dorset (WAND)
If you would like to find out more about the work of the reference group, please email: EDI@ Dorsetcouncil.gov.uk