Our Equality Reference Group advises and supports the County Council’s work on equality and diversity, providing ideas and scrutiny.  It symbolises the partnership of Devon County Council with the local community in its commitment to equality, and includes members from various local organisations pressing for equality.  Although acknowledged and supported by the Council, the Equality Reference Group members are independent of the County Council.  Service Level Agreements are in place.

Membership:

1. Racial equality representative from the Plymouth and Devon Racial Equality Council
2. LGBT representative from the Intercom Trust (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans people)
3. Disability representative from Living Options Devon/Fusion Partnership (People with Disabilities and carers)
4. Gender equality representative from Fawcett Devon
5. Older person's representative from Devon Senior Council
6. Young person's representative - Devon County Council Modern Apprentice (staff member)
7. Religion and belief representative from Devon Faith and Belief Forum.

The Equality Reference Group also sit on the Equality Strategy and Scrutiny Group of the Devon Strategic Partnership.

Contact the Group:

equality@devon.gov.uk