As one of the largest employers in the town we will:

• Demonstrate our commitment to equality in all aspects of employment including recruitment, retention, career development, training, promotion and well-being.
• Take positive action with a view to ensuring that our workforce at all levels reflects the community it serves.
• Inform all employees of this policy and of their rights to protection from discrimination, harassment or victimisation.
• Continue to review our recruitment, selection, promotion and other human resources practices to make sure that they positively respond to the demands of the Equal Opportunities policy.
• Create a supportive working environment where all employees work free from discrimination and harassment.
• Treat failure to comply with this commitment as a disciplinary offence.