Freedom of information (FOI) disclosure log

Date Sent: September 03, 2026

Conclusion: Released In Full

Description: 1. Total number of DEI officers: Please provide the total number of staff whose primary role, job title, or job function relates to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI), Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI), or similar terminology. 2. Employed directly by Wakefield Council: Please provide the total number of staff who are employed within any bodies under the Council’s direction or statutory partnership, including but not limited to: West Yorkshire Police. West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service. West Yorkshire NHS Trusts operating within the Wakefield district. All schools within Wakefield district (including academies, maintained schools, and multi academy trusts). Any other organisations, departments, or services for which Wakefield Council has oversight, commissioning responsibility, or statutory involvement. 3. Annual salary costs: For each DEI/EDI role identified above, please provide: The annual salary or salary band. Any additional employment costs (e.g., employer pension contributions, allowances, on costs). 4. Total annual cost: Please provide: The total annual cost of employing all DEI/EDI officers across Wakefield Council and the associated bodies listed above. 5. Job titles and organisational placement: For clarity and completeness, please also provide: The job title of each DEI/EDI role. The department, service area, or organisation in which each role sits.

Attachments: FOI_Response_986.doc