Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Statement

Doncaster Council is committed ensuring high-quality, customer focused services to people living, working or visiting our borough. We recognise and value the benefits of diversity and inclusiveness in our communities where we strive to improve the quality of life for all.

We pledge a commitment to celebrating equality, inclusion and diversity whilst promoting good relations between our diverse communities to ensure that our services are appropriate and accessible for everyone. Our aspiration is for Doncaster to be an open, diverse and inclusive borough which is receptive to new ideas, creativity and innovation.

We will adhere to the general duty on public authorities contained in the Equality Act 2010.

Due regard will be applied and legitimately considered when carrying out public functions to eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation, advance equality of opportunity and foster good relations with regards to the nine protected characteristics.

The nine detailed characteristics are

A person belonging to a particular age (for example 32 year olds) or range of ages (for example 18 to 30 year olds).
A person has a disability if she or he has a physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on that person's ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities.
Where a person undergoes, or proposes to undergo, a process for the purpose of reassigning their sex.
Marriage is a union between a man and a woman or between a same-sex couple. Same-sex couples can also have their relationships legally recognised as 'civil partnerships'. Civil partners must not be treated less favourably than married couples (except where permitted by the Equality Act).
Pregnancy is the condition of being pregnant or expecting a baby. Maternity refers to the period after the birth, and is linked to maternity leave in the employment context. In the non-work context, protection against maternity discrimination is for 26 weeks after giving birth, and this includes treating a woman unfavourably because she is breastfeeding.
A race is a group of people defined by their colour, nationality (including citizenship) ethnicity or national origins. A racial group can be made up of more than one distinct racial group, such as Black British.
Religion refers to any religion, including a lack of religion. Belief refers to any religious or philosophical belief and includes a lack of belief. Generally, a belief should affect your life choices or the way you live for it to be included in the definition.
A man or a woman.
Whether a person's sexual attraction is towards their own sex, the opposite sex or to both sexes.

All definitions are taken from The Equality and Human Rights Commission

In Doncaster, we are also striving to ensure people are not discriminated against

  • because of their socio-economic status (poverty), or
  • because they are a care leaver, or
  • because they are an armed forces veteran.

This applies to the Council as an employer, service provider and in relation to any ongoing partnership work or through our public duties.

Equality focuses on improving outcomes for all by responding to individuals or groups differently in order to meet their needs to address differing levels of disadvantage and discrimination.

Diversity recognises respect and value differences to contribute and realise potential by promoting inclusive culture for individuals, communities and employees.  

Inclusion is a sense of belonging and making all groups and individuals feel respected and valued.

This Statement is part of Doncaster Council’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Framework which underpins all of the Council’s equality, diversity and inclusion work.  In conjunction with other key Council policies and strategies our framework will help the Council to realise its purpose “that all people in Doncaster thrive”

 

Damian Allen - Chief Executive 

Ros Jones - Mayor

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Last updated: 24 September 2025 13:06:06

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