City Partner
Group
30 April 2015
Councillor Paul Dennett
Strategic Assistant Mayor
Humanegment and
Workforce Reform
Salford City Council
Our approach
• Develop a draft citywide Equality
Strategy document and citywide
action plan
• Consultation
• Agreement by partner governance
arrangements and council
• Adoption by Salford City Partnership
Equality Charter for Salford
Consultation / Engagement
Access 2 All Areas
AFRUCA
Salford City Partnership
Churches
(City Partner Group)
City West Housing Trust
Thematic
Partnerships
Community Committee Chairs
Safeguarding Boards
Europia
Healthwatch Salford
Armed Forces
Integrated Engagement Board
Forest
Bank Prison
Interlink Foundation
GM Fire and Rescue Service
Out IN Salford
GM Police
Salford Community Leisure
GM West Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Salford CVS
JobCentre Plus
Salford Forum for Refugees and People Seeking Asylum
NHS
GM
Clinical Support Unit
Salford Disability Forum
NHS Salford Clinical Commissioning Group
Salford Foundation
Salford
City Council (inc Staff Equality Groups)
Salford Interfaith Network
Salford City Unison
Salford Link
Salford Ethnic Minority and Traveller Achievement Service
Salford Women’s Centre
Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust
Salix Homes
Schools
Unlimited Potential
Trade
Union
Congress
Wai Yin Society
Unite the Union
Yemeni Community Association
University of Manchester
Youth Council
Business Group
University of Salford
GM Chamber of Commerce
Urban Vision
Media City / Landing
Contents
Citywide Strategy 2015
• Vision
• Principles
• Context
• Citywide equality objectives
• Monitoring performance
Citywide Action Plan 2015 - 2018
• Joint / partnership activities
• Generic individual partner
responsibilities
Individual Partner Action Plans
• Partner specific activities
A Vision for Equality
Equality Vision Statement
Salford is growing - with a
bold ambition to become a
modern global city.
Our greatest asset is our
people and the rich diversity
of our communities. We are
committed to equality, giving
everyone equal chances and
opportunities to live and fulfil
their potential in a city where
everyone feels safe and
respected. Together we will
celebrate our diversity which
is the spirit of Salford.
Who does it include?
ALL who live, work and visit our city
Others
Equality Act 2010
• Age
• Disability
• Gender reassignment
• Marital or civil partnership
Status
• Pregnancy or maternity
• Race
• Religion or belief
• Sex or gender
• Sexual orientation or identity
• Caring responsibilities
• In care
• Homeless
• Refugees and people
seeking asylum
• People in and coming out of
the criminal justice system
• People with substance
misuse problems
• Deprivation and socioeconomic status
Equality Objectives
To achieve our Equality Vision by:
1. Removing barriers that prevent
disadvantaged groups from playing a
full and equal role in decision-making
2. Developing a better understanding of
the diversity of our local communities,
bringing people together and building a
sense of belonging
3. Developing the capacity of local
organisations to be more responsive to
the changing population
4. Connecting residents from Salford’s
diverse communities to opportunities
Objective 1: Removing barriers that prevent disadvantaged
groups from playing a full and equal role in decision-making
Desired Outcome
By
• Salford Equality Network
• More efficient and coordinated
services
• Increased influence in
decision-making
• Partnership performance
management framework
• Equality monitoring
• Robust equality policies,
practices and procedures
• Equality Charter for Salford
• Improved assistance to groups
representing disadvantaged
communities
• Review of engagement
• Collaborative approach
to funding
Objective 2: Developing a better understanding of the diversity
of our local communities, bringing people together and building
a sense of belonging
Desired Outcome
By
• Community Cohesion Policy
• Improved community cohesion,
understanding and belonging
• Improved knowledge and
awareness about our
communities
• Annual Partnership report
• Engaging communities to
improve understanding
• Agree priorities for future
Research / engagement
Objective 3: Developing the capacity of local organisations to
be more responsive to the diverse population
Desired Outcome
By
• Citywide training facility
• More equality, diversity and
culturally aware workforce and
Communities
• Improved employment
opportunities within the
Workplace
• More representative workforce
• Standardised training materials
• Partner calendar of equality
events
• Annual workforce equality
report
• Diverse workforce
Objective 4: Connecting residents from Salford’s diverse
communities to opportunities
Desired Outcome
By
• Increasing formal and informal
learning opportunities
• More skilled population
• Programme of support – for
groups and individuals
• Improved opportunities to
access work
• Job Clubs for disadvantaged
communities
• Improved access to services
• Broaden the offer for
apprenticeships
• Equal access to services
What next?
Do you have any comments, questions
or feedback?
Are you in agreement that we adopt this
strategy and action plan and work
together to develop an Equality
Charter for Salford?