On Tuesday 5 May Devon County Council proudly raised the LGBT+ Pride flag above County Hall, marking a moment of unity and support for the LGBT+ community.
Representatives from the authority also took part in the Exeter Pride march on Saturday 9 May to support our LGBT+ communities, celebrating diversity across Devon, and proudly representing the commitment to creating a fair and inclusive workplace for all. In attendance was Councillor Richard Keeling, Cabinet Member for Adult Services.
Councillor Richard Keeling, Cabinet Member for Adult Services, said:
“Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion are central values of adult social care, and the Council.
“In delivering adult social care it’s so important that we know who people are, we know what’s important to them, and the things that make them happy – that will be different for everyone.
“I’m proud of the diversity in Devon, and how the whole of the adult social care workforce adds to and strengthens that.
“It’s important that we take time to recognise and celebrate days like this, to actively demonstrate that we are allies of everyone regardless of the community they live in or the community they identify with.
“Hopefully flying the Pride flag sends a message loudly and clearly that this Council belongs to everyone in Devon.”
