Equality, diversity and inclusion

This part of our website sets out our approach to equality, diversity and inclusion. It shows how we are complying with the public sector equality duty, which is part of the Equality Act 2010. Read Equality Act 2010 on GOV.UK.

We recognise that everyone is different, but this doesn't mean that people should be disadvantaged as a result. We will eliminate unlawful discrimination, promote equality of opportunity, and, foster good relations between people who are different to each other.

We currently articulate our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in our Five Year Plan, particularly through the Our Health and Wellbeing priority.

We are currently working on refreshing our approach to equalities, diversity and inclusion (EDI) with a particular focus on the five themes set out below. We will update this web page as this work progresses.

• Intelligence - understanding our workforce and communities, through quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis.
• Awareness - ensuring all stakeholders understand the challenges, opportunities and actions needed, through clear communications, learning and development, and open dialogue.
• Leadership - public commitment to champion and progress EDI across our workforce and communities; and leadership engagement in progress against our commitments.
• Community engagement - fostering strong, supportive relationships with residents and other stakeholders and placing EDI at the centre of community and future workforce strategies.
• Service delivery - ensuring EDI is central to the delivery of responsive customer service, giving conscious and focussed attention to EDI as part of service planning, procurement and service delivery.

Malvern Hills Census Area Profile

This report covers the characteristics of people and households in Malvern Hills Local Authority in West Midlands. Figures are sourced from the 2021 census.

Area Profiles allow users to view local statistics across different topics and compare them to national statistics.

Read more about the Malvern Hills Census Area Profile.

EDI impact assessments 

Our integrated approach to carrying out impact assessments covers privacy impacts, contribution to our strategic priorities, and equality and diversity impacts. 

A screening impact assessment is required for all new or significant changes to existing policies, proposals, services, projects or activities and all reports requiring a committee decision.

Where a screening impact assessment identifies potential adverse impacts on one or more equality groups a more detailed impact assessment will be carried out.  This looks in more detail at what the adverse impacts are, whether they can be justified and how we can reduce or eliminate them.

Disability Confident

Disability Confident is a scheme run by the Government. 

It was introduced in 2013 to replace the previous Two Ticks positive about disabled people scheme and was updated in 2019.  

Disability Confident encourages employers “To think differently about disability and take action to improve how they recruit, retain, and develop disabled people.” 

By signing up to the scheme, employers are acknowledging the value of disabled employees.

The website explains how the Disability Confident scheme helps employers recruit and retain great people.

Malvern Hills District Council is pleased to support this initiative and have the Disability Confident Committed status.

Inclusive Leaders

Malvern Hills District Council has recently undertaken the Inclusive Worcestershire Leaders assessment and gained accreditation.

This status is in recognition of the council being at the forefront of best practice, acting as role models for other organisations, as well as proudly helping to create a better Worcestershire for tomorrow’s workforce.

As a county, Inclusive Worcestershire are helping to bridge the gap between the different Disability Confident Levels, raise awareness and ensure better inclusive practices.

For more information on the programme, our commitments and the work Inclusive Worcestershire are doing please visit: INclusive Worcestershire.