Equality and diversity
We are genuinely committed to achieving best practice in Equalities and Diversity.
This means:
- Recognising that everyone is different and treating these differences with equal respect
- Valuing the diversity of people in Lambeth
- Delivering services openly and fairly, and in ways which suit our customers
- Investing in a skilled, stable and diverse workforce
- Challenging discrimination in all its forms.
Calendar of key dates relating to equalities and diversity.
Information on equalities and diversity at Lambeth, including publications, policies, reports and guides to our services.
Equalities impact assessments are a powerful tool, which can identify - and address - any potential for discrimination before new policies and services are introduced.
The SES represents an important stage in our drive for equality. It brings together our previous separate equality schemes, strategies and action plans into one document.
Equality Act 2010
The Equality Act 2010 came into force on 1 October 2010. The Act simplifies equalities legislation. It aims to protect people from direct and indirect discrimination, harassment and victimisation in services and public functions, premises, work, education, associations and transport.
Investors in People (IiP) is a national quality standard which sets best practice for improving an organisation’s performance through its people. Lambeth achieved corporate IiP recognition in December 2004. Few other councils have achieved corporate recognition.