Equality documents

Annual Reports on implementing Section 75

Each year, we submit a report to the Equality Commission of Northern Ireland on the progress of our work in relation to the equality and good relations duties under Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998. These reports are submitted to the Equality Commission by the end of August each year.

Reports from 2002 onwards are below:

2010 - 2011

2009 - 2010

2008 - 2009

2007 - 2008

2006 - 2007

2005 - 2006

2004 - 2005

2003 - 2004

2002 - 2003

Equality Screening

The Equality Commission recommends that public authorities publish a retrospective (backward looking) list of those policies which have been equality screened. This allows stakeholders or interested parties the opportunity to scrutinize the screening decisions. We undertake this exercise annually.

We have produced a report of policies which have been equality screened during the period 1 January to 31 December 2009.

Equality Toolkit

The Equality Toolkit gives a step by step guide to considering equality whilst developing polices. A screening form is included.

Equality Toolkit Consultation Guidelines

Consultation is a major component of the equality agenda. These guidelines have been designed to assist us to carry out consultations.

Welcome Guide

Our new Welcome Guide provides telephone numbers and contact details in a handy format to anyone who lives, works or visits the city.

The pack is aimed especially at residents new to the city. In it, we've set out the services we provide, as well as giving useful numbers for other key services and agencies.

The Welcome Guide has been translated into a number of languages to meet the needs of our increasingly diverse population. It is also available in alternative formats; large print, Braille, on disk and audio cassette.

If you'd like a new guide, you can pick one up at any of our leisure centres, community centres or drop into the reception at City Hall.