Being Different Together
Worcestershire equality and diversity officers throughout
the County successfully secured funding from the Regional
Improvement and Efficiency Partnership (WMRIEP) capacity
building fund back in 2008.
The money has been used for a range of initiatives to
develop an equality and diversity strategy for Worcestershire and
engage with our diverse communities. The project has
been running for 2 years and this was the first time
Worcestershire authorities have worked together to address
diversity issues across the county.
The benefits of the project have included:
- Gaining a better understanding of our minority
communities – BME groups, people with disabilities
etc.
- Establishing new ways to engage with these
groups
- Improved targeted services
- Increased confidence at councils on equality
and diversity
- Formal accreditation of level 2 of the Equality
Standard - now replaced by the Equality
Framework for Local Government so councils get feedback on and
recognition of their work
The project officially came to an end on 31st
March 2010 and this was marked by a conference celebrating the
achievements of the project at Worcester Rugby Club.
However this is not the end of 'Being Different
Together', due to the success of the project, all councils
originally involved have agreed to continue to work
together to address equality and diversity issues in the
County. Regular updates on progress, news and events will be
available on this website.
For more information contact:
