Equality Scheme with Equality Action Plan 2023-2027 - Chapters 9 & 10
Chapter 9
Publication of our Equality Scheme
(Schedule 9 4. (3) (c))
9.1 Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s Equality Scheme is available free of charge in print form and alternative formats from:
Siobhan Fisher, Head of Corporate Performance & Improvement
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council
The Braid
1-29 Bridge Street
Ballymena
BT43 5EJ
Tel: 0300 124 5000
Email: Siobhan.Fisher@midandeastantrim.gov.uk
9.2 Our Equality Scheme is also available on our website at: www.midandeastantrim.gov.uk
9.3 The following arrangements are in place for the publication in a timely manner of our Equality Scheme to ensure equality of access:
- We will make every effort to communicate widely the existence and content of our Equality Scheme. This may include press releases, prominent advertisements in the press, the internet and direct mail shots to groups representing the various categories in Section 75.
- We will email a link to our approved Equality Scheme to our consultees on our consultation lists. Other consultees without e-mail will be notified by letter that the scheme is available on request. We will respond to requests for the Equality Scheme in alternative formats in a timely manner, usually 15 working days.
- Our Equality Scheme is available on request in alternative formats such as Easy Read, Braille, large print, audio formats ( CD, mp3, DAISY) and in minority languages to meet the needs of those not fluent in English.
9.4 For a list of our stakeholders and consultees please see Appendix 3 of the Equality Scheme, or contact
Siobhan Fisher, Head of Corporate Performance and Improvement
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council
The Braid
1-29 Bridge Street
Ballymena
BT43 5EJ
Tel: 0300 124 5000
Email: Siobhan.Fisher@midandeastantrim.gov.uk
Chapter 10
Review of our Equality Scheme
(Schedule 9 8. (3))
10.1 As required by Schedule 9 paragraph 8 (3) of the Northern Ireland Act 1998 we will conduct a thorough review of this Equality Scheme. This review will take place either within five years of submission of this Equality Scheme to the Equality Commission or within a shorter timescale to allow alignment with the review of other planning cycles.
The review will evaluate the effectiveness of our scheme in relation to the implementation of the Section 75 statutory duties relevant to our functions in Northern Ireland.
10.2 In undertaking this review we will follow any guidance issued by the Equality Commission. A report of this review will be made public and sent to the Equality Commission.