Equality

The Northern Ireland Act 1998 (the Act) requires public authorities in carrying out their functions relating to Northern Ireland to have due regard to the need to promote equality of opportunity and regard to the desirability of promoting good relations.

As a public authority, Magherafelt District Council has drawn up an Equality Scheme in accordance with its responsibilities under the Act. This Scheme outlines how the Council proposes to fulfil its duties under Section 75 and Schedule 9 of the Act and was approved by the Equality Commission in September 2001..

Please click here to view a copy of the Scheme .

Consultation on Equality Impact Assessments

Magherafelt District Council has recently revised a number of Equality Impact Assessments for the Administration and Development Departments.

The assessments, which have been approved in principle by Council, are listed below.

Access and Walking Benefits

Advertising

Arts and Culture

Development Training

Environmental Management and Conservation

Play Areas

Public Communications

Tourism

These assessments will remain open for consultation until Friday 28^th March.

If you wish to comment, please do so before that date.

If you wish to receive a hard copy of the assessments or wish to receive them in an alternative format, please contact Charlie Monaghan on 028 7939 7979 and every effort will be made to provide you with an acceptable format.

If you are aware of anyone who may need an alternative format, please contact the person listed above

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