Good Practice Case Studies
Building a Fairer Greater Manchester
Read these 11 case studies from the Association of Greater Manchester Authorities which were compiled to coincide with the launch of their Equality and Fairness Charter on the 1 March 2010. These case studies outline how local authorities, the Police and the Transport Authority have achieved positive equality outcomes for the diverse population of Greater Manchester. Click here to open.
Celebr8 (Don't Discriminate)
In 2008, 4NW, NWDA and NWIEP awarded grants to a number of organisations in the North West who could showcase some of the best diversity activity in the region. Click here to open the Celebr8 publication. The projects highlighted here represent the winners from the Local Authority and Community Engagement strand of Celebr8, which is an annual event held to share good practice and encourage people to see diversity as an asset to the region.
Capital Ambition
Capital Ambition in London has reports demonstrating good examples, and of how good equality practice can actually save local authorities money. Click here to view.
Equality Award Scheme
The North West Employers Equalities Award Scheme was introduced to highlight and promote awareness and achievement within authorities in relation to equality and diversity issues. This regional scheme celebrates and encourages creativity and innovation in promoting equality of opportunity for all.
The Award is made to the local authority/partnership of authorities within the region which submits examples of good practice of an activity or project which:
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Promotes equality and diversity in terms of Age, Disability, Gender, Race, Sexual Orientation, Faith, etc.
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Demonstrates that fundamental changes have taken place that have advanced existing practices.
Summary of 2008 Winning Submissions
2007 Equality Awards
2008 Equality Awards
2009 Equality Awards
Case Studies - Equality Gateway Across the North West
Click on the links below to view various case studies capturing the work of the Equality Gateway across the North West:
Sefton MBC - An Achieving Council
Sefton MBC submitted to the North West Equality Awards in 2008. The Council undertook a project and the aim was to attain Level 3 of the Local Government Equality Standard through participating in the piloting of the Peer Assessment of Councils, led by the IDeA. Sefton MBC has now achieved their Level 3 and has granted us permission to use their submissions. Please see documents below for further information.
Sefton MBC Submission - Sefton is an Achieving Council.
Sefton MBC Evidence 1 - Achieving Council self-assessment.
Sefton MBC Evidence 2 - Achieving Council Interview Schedule.
Sefton MBC Evidence 3 - Achieving Council Peer Assessment Support.
Sefton MBC Evidence 4 - Achieving Council Action Plan.