Millom Town Council
Millom Town Council was formed in 1974 when the parish boundaries changed from Cumberland.
Adopted: 28 January 2026
Revision Date: January 2028
Millom Town Council is dedicated to encouraging a supportive and inclusive culture amongst the whole workforce. The council promotes diversity and eliminates discrimination in the workplace.
The aim is to ensure all employees and job applicants are given equal opportunity and that the organisation is representative of all sections of society. Employees will be respected, valued and enabled to perform to their best.
The council is opposed to all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, ethnic origin, colour, nationality, national origin, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
All employees will be treated fairly regardless of employment status. Recruitment, promotion, training and benefits will be based on aptitude and ability.
All employees will be informed of this policy and required to comply with its principles. The policy will also be shared with funding agencies, customers, learners and applicants.
This policy sets out Millom Town Council’s approach to equality and diversity, promoting a culture that values difference and recognises the benefits of diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Equality means eliminating discrimination and ensuring equal opportunity and access for all.
Diversity means celebrating difference and valuing every individual.
Equality and diversity are inter-dependent and must operate together.
This policy applies to all employees, including part-time, full-time, fixed-term, agency staff, contractors and associated persons.
Employees have personal responsibility for complying with this policy.
The policy is particularly relevant to those involved in recruitment, training and employment decisions.
The policy operates from 28 January 2026 and will be reviewed in January 2028.
Employees confirm they have read and understood the policy and agree to uphold dignity and respect in their roles.
Every employee is entitled to a working environment that promotes dignity, equality and respect.
Discrimination will not be tolerated based on:
Unjustifiable discrimination based on work patterns will also not be tolerated.
Training and development opportunities will be encouraged for all employees.
Harassment, bullying and intimidation will not be tolerated. Allegations will be investigated confidentially and in line with council procedures.
This policy applies to workplace conduct and work-related conduct outside the workplace including meetings, events and social media activity that may affect the council’s reputation.
This policy does not form part of the contract of employment.
Millom Town Council values individuals from different cultures, perspectives and experiences and aims to recruit, develop and retain talent regardless of background.
The council promotes respect, dignity and inclusion and works within the Equality Act 2010.
Unnecessary barriers to training and development will be removed.
Treating someone less favourably because of a protected characteristic.
This includes associated discrimination and perceptive discrimination.
Applying a condition that disadvantages a particular group without justification.
Treating someone unfairly because they asserted legal rights or supported others.
Unwanted conduct that violates dignity or creates an intimidating or hostile environment.
This policy will be monitored and reviewed annually.
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the agenda.