Gender equality scheme

Equality Act 2006

The Equality Act 2006 introduced a new gender equality duty on councils and other public organisations. Under the Act the council is required, when carrying out its functions, to:

• Eliminate discrimination and harassment that is unlawful under the Sex Discrimination Act 1975
• Eliminate discrimination that is unlawful under the Equal Pay Act 1970
• Promote equality of opportunity for women, men and transgender people

The gender equality duty places a number of specific duties on the council including preparing a gender equality scheme, following consultation, that shows how the council will fulfil its duties under the Act and includes its gender equality objectives.

The council’s gender equality scheme sets out what it will do to address the key priorities of local women, men and transgender people.

Gender equality scheme

• Gender equality scheme and action plan 2007/10 (pdf 247kb)

Further information

You can find out more about the gender equality duty at the Equality and Human Rights Commission