Equality and Diversity in Pendle
A Borough That Values Fairness and Inclusion
At Pendle Borough Council, we believe fairness, respect, and inclusion are essential to building strong communities. We’re committed to treating everyone with dignity—whether they live, work, or visit Pendle.
Equality and Diversity in Pendle
Our Equality Policy 2025–2028 guides how we embed equality in all areas of our work, including:
- Making all services accessible, inclusive, and fair
- Using Equality Impact Assessments to guide decision-making
- Promoting equality in our partnerships and contracts
- Engaging with communities, especially those who are underrepresented
- Delivering information in clear and inclusive ways
Our Legal Duties
Under the Public Sector Equality Duty, we must:
- Eliminate unlawful discrimination and harassment
- Advance equality of opportunity for all
- Foster good relations between different groups
Protected Characteristics
- Age
- Disability
- Race
- Religion or belief
- Sex
- Sexual orientation
- Gender reassignment
- Pregnancy and maternity
- Marriage and civil partnership (employment)
Working Together for Equality
We work with residents, communities, partners, and contractors to ensure our services reflect real lives and experiences. We expect everyone we work with to uphold our equality values.
Monitoring and Progress
We monitor how our services and policies impact different groups using Equality Impact Assessments (EIAs).
Useful Links
- Equality Policy 2025–2028
- Equality Impact Assessment Template
- Equality Screening Template
- Equality & Diversity In Employment Policy
- Annual Equality Workforce report
Contact Us
Address: Pendle Borough Council, Town Hall, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 7LG
Telephone: 01282 661661