As a major employer in the district the Council are committed to delivering wider employment opportunities and creating a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve.

Joanne Roney, Chief Executive Wakefield Metropolitan District Council

This is a really important time for equality and fairness across the whole of Britain. Here in Wakefield we can play our part in moving towards a more equal society.

Legislation against discrimination has been very important in raising the profile of equalities issues. It has helped to establish the public value of eliminating prejudice and unfairness, given representation and voice to different groups and ultimately make a difference to people’s behaviour.  

Legislation is important but on its own it is not enough. Our approach within Wakefield must be to empower people in local communities, to promote equality in ways most suited to their own needs, and be based on shared rights and responsibilities for us as a major provider of public services and employment for our citizens.

For more information please contact the Corporate Equality and Diversity team.