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Ayrshire Equality Partnership logoThe Ayrshire Equality Partnership (AEP) is a multi-agency partnership aiming to support the promotion of equality and diversity including encouragement of good relations across all protected characteristic groups in Ayrshire.

The group has been working together to provide opportunities for professionals and local people to develop their knowledge and skills and to encourage greater interaction among communities.

The remit of the Ayrshire Equality Partnership is:

  • to support the promotion of equality and diversity including encouragement of good relations across all protected characteristic groups in Ayrshire
  • to review and analyse hate crime incident monitoring data on an Ayrshire-wide basis, and better understand the range and trends of hate crime across Ayrshire to assist members to address such issues

Key areas of focus

The Ayrshire Equality Partnership will focus on the following key areas:

  • to identify and take forward joint activity, including campaigns, training and awareness events and joint procurement
  • to work with Community Planning Partners to promote equality and diversity
  • to obtain a better understanding of the needs of the diverse communities in Ayrshire, by carrying out pan-Ayrshire surveys, consultation and statistical assessments
  • to work together to identify unlawful discrimination and unacceptable behaviours through a better understanding of the extent and range of the barriers faced by the diverse communities across Ayrshire
  • to take forward identified needs and priorities, commission research and specific projects
  • to establish a link to the voluntary sector and organisations representing disadvantaged groups
  • to act as a subject matter expert and point of reference for other relevant bodies

Membership

Membership includes representation from:

  • Ayrshire College
  • Ayrshire Valuation Joint Board
  • Community Justice Authority
  • The three Ayrshire Councils and Health and Social Care Partnerships
  • NHS Ayrshire & Arran
  • Police Scotland
  • Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
  • University of the West of Scotland

Contact Information

 

Corporate Officer - Equality and Diversity
Council Headquarters
London Road
Kilmarnock
KA3 7BU
Telephone: 01563 576244
Textphone: 01563 576167