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City Partner Group
30 April 2015
Councillor Paul Dennett
Strategic Assistant MayorHumanegment and Workforce Reform
Salford City Council
Our approach
• Develop a draft citywide EqualityStrategy document and citywideaction plan
• Consultation
• Agreement by partner governancearrangements and council
• Adoption by Salford City Partnership
Equality Charter for Salford
Consultation / Engagement
Armed ForcesForest Bank Prison
GM Fire and Rescue ServiceGM Police
GM West Mental Health NHS Foundation TrustJobCentre Plus
NHS GM Clinical Support UnitNHS Salford Clinical Commissioning Group
Salford City Council (inc Staff Equality Groups)Salford City Unison
Salford Ethnic Minority and Traveller Achievement ServiceSalford Royal NHS Foundation Trust
SchoolsTrade Union Congress
Unite the UnionUniversity of Manchester
University of SalfordUrban Vision
Business GroupGM Chamber of Commerce
Media City / Landing
Access 2 All AreasAFRUCAChurches
City West Housing TrustCommunity Committee Chairs
EuropiaHealthwatch Salford
Integrated Engagement BoardInterlink Foundation
Out IN SalfordSalford Community Leisure
Salford CVSSalford Forum for Refugees and People Seeking Asylum
Salford Disability ForumSalford Foundation
Salford Interfaith NetworkSalford Link
Salford Women’s CentreSalix Homes
Unlimited PotentialWai Yin Society
Yemeni Community AssociationYouth Council
Salford City Partnership(City Partner Group)
Thematic PartnershipsSafeguarding Boards
Contents
Citywide Strategy 2015• Vision• Principles • Context• Citywide equality objectives• Monitoring performance
Citywide Action Plan 2015 - 2018• Joint / partnership activities• Generic individual partnerresponsibilities
Individual Partner Action Plans• Partner specific activities
A Vision for Equality
Equality Vision Statement
Salford is growing - with a bold ambition to become a modern global city. Our greatest asset is our people and the rich diversity of our communities. We are committed to equality, giving everyone equal chances and opportunities to live and fulfil their potential in a city where everyone feels safe and respected. Together we will celebrate our diversity which is the spirit of Salford.
Who does it include?
Equality Act 2010
• Age
• Disability
• Gender reassignment
• Marital or civil partnershipStatus
• Pregnancy or maternity
• Race
• Religion or belief
• Sex or gender
• Sexual orientation or identity
Others
• Caring responsibilities
• In care
• Homeless
• Refugees and people seeking asylum
• People in and coming out ofthe criminal justice system
• People with substance misuse problems
• Deprivation and socio-economic status
ALL who live, work and visit our city
Equality Objectives
To achieve our Equality Vision by:
1. Removing barriers that prevent disadvantaged groups from playing a full and equal role in decision-making
2. Developing a better understanding of the diversity of our local communities, bringing people together and building a sense of belonging
3. Developing the capacity of local organisations to be more responsive to the changing population
4. Connecting residents from Salford’s diverse communities to opportunities
Objective 1: Removing barriers that prevent disadvantaged groups from playing a full and equal role in decision-making
• More efficient and coordinatedservices
• Increased influence indecision-making
• Improved assistance to groupsrepresenting disadvantagedcommunities
• Salford Equality Network
• Partnership performance management framework
• Equality monitoring
• Robust equality policies, practices and procedures
• Equality Charter for Salford
• Review of engagement
• Collaborative approachto funding
Desired Outcome By
Objective 2: Developing a better understanding of the diversity of our local communities, bringing people together and building
a sense of belonging
• Improved community cohesion,understanding and belonging
• Improved knowledge andawareness about ourcommunities
• Community Cohesion Policy • Annual Partnership report
• Engaging communities toimprove understanding
• Agree priorities for futureResearch / engagement
Desired Outcome By
Objective 3: Developing the capacity of local organisations to be more responsive to the diverse population
• More equality, diversity andculturally aware workforce andCommunities
• Improved employmentopportunities within theWorkplace
• More representative workforce
• Citywide training facility
• Standardised training materials
• Partner calendar of equalityevents
• Annual workforce equalityreport
• Diverse workforce
Desired Outcome By
Objective 4: Connecting residents from Salford’s diverse communities to opportunities
• More skilled population
• Improved opportunities toaccess work
• Improved access to services
• Increasing formal and informallearning opportunities
• Programme of support – forgroups and individuals
• Job Clubs for disadvantagedcommunities
• Broaden the offer forapprenticeships
• Equal access to services
Desired Outcome By
What next?
Do you have any comments, questions or feedback?
Are you in agreement that we adopt this strategy and action plan and work together to develop an Equality Charter for Salford?