Equality & Diversity

Hart District Council is committed to ensuring that the Hart community is treated fairly. The Council has adopted a number of policies that enable fair treatment for all.

The Council has a Corporate Equalities Group that is responsible for promoting the equality agenda within the Hart area and ensuring that actions are taken in accordance with the Action Plans contained within each policy. The group meets regularly and includes both members and officers.

The Disability Equality Scheme demonstrates the commitment of Hart District Council to ensuring that disabled people within the community are treated equally, and that equality for disabled people is embedded into the council’s organisational culture.

Over the summer of 2008, the council has reviewed its Disability Equality Scheme with the help of Hart Access Group, Carers Together and other groups or individuals who are disabled, or who support or care for those with disabilities.  The information received during the review period was used to inform the revised version of the Disability Equality Scheme which was adopted by the Hart Cabinet in early October 2008.

Should you require any of the policy documents mentioned in the downloads section in an alternative language, larger font, audio tape/CD or Braille please contact the Equalities Team on 01252 774273 or e-mail equalities@hart.gov.uk.