Equality and diversity in Enfield

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in everything we do. We work with partners to build a fairer Enfield. This involves having due regard to the needs of diverse groups when designing, evaluating, and delivering services. This is to:

eliminate discrimination
advance equality of opportunity and access
foster good relations between different groups in the community

We do this with due consideration to all 'protected characteristics', which are:

race
disability
sex
age
religion or belief
sexual orientation
gender reassignment
pregnancy and maternity
marriage and civil partnership (eliminating discrimination only)

These obligations are listed under the Equalities Act 2010. The Act also requires us to publish our equalities objectives.

Our Fairer Enfield Policy 2026 to 2030 (PDF, 6468.45 KB) sets out how we will tackle inequality and foster an inclusive workplace and inclusive communities, as the borough continues to grow, develop and create new opportunities for everyone in Enfield. The policy explains the expectations on our workforce, as we work together to design and deliver services to create a vibrant and inclusive borough.

For more information, email haveyoursay@enfield.gov.uk.

Our equality and diversity objectives

The Public Sector Equality Duty requires us to publish one or more specific and measurable equalities objectives every 4 years, that show where we are tackling inequality.

In the Fairer Enfield 2026 to 2030 policy, we have identified 6 objectives to reduce inequality:

Make sure equality and inclusion are central to how we grow and develop the borough
Work with health partners to identify and address inequalities, focusing on prevention
Take action to reduce serious youth violence in Enfield
Enhance the diversity of our workforce so it reflects the community at all levels
Provide services that are easy to access and respond to people’s needs, tackling inequality and exclusion
Make equality, diversity, and inclusion part of everyday practice to better reflect the community’s needs

To identify these objectives, we:

analysed local data on the experiences of different groups in our communities
analysed national research on inequality
learnt from successful approaches used by other councils, and public, voluntary and community sector organisations
considered, discussed, and responded to the views and experiences of our staff, voluntary and community sector groups and partners

Our annual equality and diversity report

Our Annual Equalities report 2024 to 2025 (PDF, 788.8 KB) summarises progress (over the last year), towards achieving our equalities objectives in Fairer Enfield – our equality, diversity, and inclusion policy.

The annual report includes good practice case studies that provide an overview of how the council has worked in partnership with our statutory, voluntary and community sector partners, and residents to deliver equality initiatives that improve outcomes for our diverse communities in Enfield.

We continue to take action to overcome structural causes of inequality, as set out in the Council Plan 2023 to 2026 (PDF, 3118.32 KB). The plan sets out how we are investing in Enfield to deliver positive outcomes for our communities.

As part of this work, the 6 objectives of Fairer Enfield continue to shape the service plans of each department within the council. Our service plans are reviewed and updated every year and set out the services and support offered.

Equality and diversity in Enfield

Our equality and diversity objectives

Our annual equality and diversity report

Reports

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