Equality & Diversity Policy - August 2026

1. Introduction

Our Core Values and Behaviours underpin and guide the way we work, the way we improve and the way we make decisions to support the community that we serve. We (Carmarthenshire County Council) and you (our employees) are all required to consider how we support and apply these values, so they actively underpin the principles of the Equality and Diversity Policy.

We are responsible for delivering a diverse range of services to our community. Our success depends on the people we employ and drawing on different people’s perspectives and experiences.

By attracting, recruiting and developing people from the widest possible pool of talent we can have a better understanding of our customers’ needs now, and in the future and ensure our success.

We have a duty of care to you, our employees, and have a zero-tolerance approach to bullying, harassment or victimisation of any kind. All concerns will be investigated in line with our policies and procedures and appropriate action taken.

The Equality Act 2010, all associated legislation and codes of practice underpin the principles of our Equality and Diversity Policy. For more information on the Equality Act definitions and types of unlawful discrimination please refer to Appendices 1-3.