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City of Edinburgh Council – Equality and Diversity Framework 2021-2025

Last Updated
6 March 2026
Source
City of Edinburgh Council

Resource Tags

Content Types:

Governance Document

Relevant Driver(s):

1. Strengthening leadership 2. Developing accountability and transparency 3. Ensuring effective regulatory and policy environment 4. Using evidence and experience

Specific Action(s):

1A. Take a strategic approach to equality and human rights 2B. Create governance frameworks 3C. Link equality and human rights to business objectives 4B. Engage with lived experience and work meaningfully with communities

Implementation Levels:

Advanced
Development

Prior Knowledge Required:

Intermediate

Organisation Size:

Large

Sector:

Culture and Heritage Education Government Health and social care Housing Local authorities Transport

Role:

Equality/Diversity/Human Rights Specialists Policy Officers/Makers Senior Leaders/Management

Resource content

The City of Edinburgh Council’s Equality and Diversity Framework for 2021–25 sets out how the Council will mainstream equality across five themes:

  • inclusive communities
  • access to services
  • affordable homes
  • health and wellbeing for young people, and
  • a diverse workplace

It includes specific actions, year-one priority outcomes, performance measures, procurement obligations, and workforce diversity data.

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