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Sefton’s Local Area Agreement 2008-2011:. Delivering the Equality & Diversity Agenda. Sefton MBC & Sefton CVS VSNW Event 16 th Oct 2008. Purpose of Presentation.
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Sefton’s Local Area Agreement 2008-2011: Delivering the Equality & Diversity Agenda Sefton MBC & Sefton CVS VSNW Event 16th Oct 2008
Purpose of Presentation To provide information on the inclusive approach adopted by Sefton in embedding a strong Equality and Diversity strand in the formulation of the 2008-2011 Sefton LAA
Sefton LAA - overview • 2008 Sefton LAA presented with 30 national indicators • Supported by 7 local indicators • Number of third tier indicators identified, including Equalities and Diversity related issues.
Sefton Equalities Partnership • Successful joint initiative between Sefton MBC and Sefton CVS funded via a 3 year Service Level Agreement • Strategic approach to equalities and diversity & community cohesion issues • Places Voluntary, Community and Faith (VCF) Sector at the heart of equalities & diversity issues in public service delivery
Sefton Equalities Partnership – LAA outcomes • Promoting equality • Delivering economic inclusion for all • Reducing hate crime and promoting community cohesion • Establishing diversity as an economic, social and cultural asset
Sefton VCF Sector role • Sefton CVS strong track record in engagement, information, advice & guidance • Sefton Community Empowerment Network – well developed networks engaging under represented communities • Sefton VCF Sector – strong tradition of engagement and equality & diversity focus, including issues around deprivation
Other Sefton LAA Equalities & Diversity issues • Delivery of employment and service outcomes & engaging stakeholders key to developing inclusive & cohesive communities through setting of disaggregated targets linked to risk management • Embedding best practise in equality and diversity paramount to success.
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