Equality, diversity and inclusion strategy

Neurodivergent friendly Cardiff strategy

The Council is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. This means making sure that the many great opportunities of living in Cardiff can be enjoyed by everyone, whatever their background, where those suffering from disadvantage are supported and where every citizen is valued and feels valued.

The Council is committed to meeting the requirements of the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) and will work to:

Eliminate discrimination, harassment and victimisation and other conduct prohibited by the Equality Act
Advance equality of opportunity between people who share a protected characteristic and those who do not.
Foster good relations between people who share a protected characteristic and those who do not.

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy 2024 to 2028 sets out the actions we will take to achieve our 5 strategic equality objectives:

A Fairer Cardiff
We will reduce inequality and support everyone in Cardiff to fulfil their potential.
An Accessible Cardiff
We will work to ensure everyone can take part in all Cardiff has to offer, regardless of background or circumstance.
An Inclusive Cardiff
We will make Cardiff a city where differences are understood and celebrated, and where all communities feel like they belong.
A Council that reflects its communities
We will make Cardiff Council a more inclusive organisation which reflects the diversity of the people we serve, and where employees are confident to be themselves and are empowered to progress.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at the heart of the organisation
We will ensure that Cardiff Council's core processes support equality, diversity and inclusion.

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Equality Needs Assessment

We carried out a comprehensive Equality Needs Assessment to inform the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy.

Using both information held by the Council and other sources, this assessment reviewed a range of available data sets to identify how inequality impacted people's lives in Cardiff.

There is a focus on identifying the specific issues facing people with different protected characteristics, as well as certain other characteristics, such as being a Welsh speaker or a carer. This assessment brought together a range of existing data and considered local and national action plans.

Equality Needs Assessment Executive Summary (PDF, 2 MB)

Equality Monitoring and Employee Diversity Report

We must report annually on our Equality Objectives to comply with Equality Act 2010 (specifically the Public Sector Equality Duty). This includes providing information about our employees. It also includes preparing and publishing an annual equality report that highlights the progress made toward these objectives.

Annual Equalities Review Report

Annual Employee Diversity Report

The Annual Employee Diversity Report highlights our commitment to promoting diversity, equality, and inclusion within the workplace. It serves as a tool to assess progress, ensure compliance, and guide future strategies for creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Cardiff Today - A Comprehensive City Dashboard

Most of our statistical information can be found on our City Dashboard. This brings together key datasets on economic, social, environmental and cultural wellbeing of Cardiff. The dashboard includes data on:

Cardiff's economy
One Planet Cardiff (Cardiff's response to the climate emergency)
Safe, confident and empowered communities
Children and young people
Poverty
Health and wellbeing
Cardiff demography

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