The Equality Act 2010 introduced the Public Sector Equality Duty. It requires public bodies such as Falkirk Council, to have due regard (or to consciously consider) the need to:

• Eliminate discrimination, harassment, and victimisation.
• Advance equality of opportunity between those who have protected characteristics and those who don't.
• Foster good relations between those who have protected characteristics and those who don’t.

There are also a set of specific equality duties introduced by the Scottish Government to support the better performance of the general duty by public bodies.

The Council is committed to promoting fairness, dignity, respect, and equal opportunity for all who live, work, or visit the Falkirk Council area. Addressing all forms of inequality is fundamental to achieving our vision of making Falkirk, 'The Place to Be - where everyone can fulfil their potential'.

Our current priorities within our Corporate Plan are:

• Delivering more sustainable communities to allow everyone to feel healthier, happier, and safer.
• Making the Falkirk area more prosperous and help to support businesses.
• Take a more innovative and entrepreneurial approach that is unafraid of change.
• You can read about how we deliver Equalities for our citizens, communities, and employees in our Equality Outcomes and Mainstreaming Report.