Hexham Town Council recognizes that it functions at a
fundamental level of democracy and that its services affect, both directly
and indirectly, the lives of all those who work for the Council and all those
who visit the Council’s Cemetery and Allotment sites. It recognizes it
has a role in the pursuit of opportunity for all.
The Council acknowledges that certain groups and individuals within society
are discriminated against and wishes to declare its commitment to working
towards equality in employment and delivery of its services.
In particular, the Council will work to combat discrimination and to ensure
that prospective and present employees and those who may use or wish to use
the Council’s Cemetery and Allotment services are not treated less favorably
on the grounds of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, marital status, sexual
orientation, culture, religion or nationality or are disadvantaged by the
application of other conditions or requirements which can not be shown to
be justified. In doing so, the Council will work within its resources and
the appropriate legislative framework.
In employment the aim is to provide a non discriminatory working environment
where discrimination, harassment or bullying is unacceptable and will not
be tolerated. Employment policies, procedures and practices will promote equality
of opportunity and all decisions regarding recruitment, selection, training,
promotion and career management will be based solely on objective and job
related requirements.
In access to services at the Cemetery and Allotment sites the aim is to ensure
that all those who receive a service from the Council or wish to use a Council
service can do so without fear of discrimination or disadvantage.
Translating this policy and ethos into practice is the responsibility of all
employees [no matter how employed] and Elected Members of the Council.
People are entitled to be treated fairly, in a consistent manner and with dignity and respect.
Adopted by Hexham Town Council on 2
March 2009.
Hexham Town Council, Council Office, St Andrews Cemetery, West Road, Hexham
NE46 3RR