The Equality Act 2010 imposes the following General Duties on Local Authorities to:
- Eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation
- Advance equality of opportunity
- Foster good relations
It covers people who share the ‘protected characteristics’ of age, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, race,
religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
| Priority | Duty | Protected characteristic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Work with partners across the community to raise awareness and reduce the impact of social isolation and loneliness | 2,3 | All |
| 2 | Understand the range of services available to improve mental health and support early interventions for those residents with mental health issues, identifying any areas for improvement | 1,2,3 | All |
| 3 | Promote high speed and reliable broadband across the district through the support of Phase 4 of the Superfast Essex rollout | 2 | All |
| 4 | Develop our online booking and payment systems enabling residents to book and pay for more services through our website | 1,2 | All |
