Diversity & Inclusion

In working positively towards equality of opportunity for all, Epping Forest District Council will strive to eliminate all forms of discrimination. The Council recognises that this requires not only a commitment to remove current unfair treatment but also policies based on the principle of affirmative action so that existing inequalities produced by past discrimination may be challenged and eradicated.

The Council is committed to and working towards the provision of full equality of opportunity. All employees are expected to contribute positively to the achievement of this objective, and the Council will ensure that individuals are aware of their personal and professional responsibility to support the Equality in Employment Policy.

No employee or prospective employee should receive unfair or unlawful treatment due to age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, race (which includes colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins), sexual orientation, religion or belief, or because someone is married or in a civil partnership.