Equality & Diversity Policy - August 2026

7. Concerns and Complaints

If you have a concern regarding breaches of this policy, you are advised to speak to your manager at the earliest opportunity in the first instance. If your concern relates to your manager, then you can either speak to a more senior manager or seek advice from a HR Business Partner or Trade Union representative.

Depending on the nature of your concern, if the matter cannot be resolved informally then you are encouraged to raise your concern through the Behavioural Standards guidance or Grievance Policy, as appropriate.

Concerns regarding bullying, harassment or victimisation can also be discussed in confidence with a member of the Occupational Health Team.

Councillors should raise any concerns with the Democratic Services Unit in the first instance.

Members of the public, partners and contractors should raise any concerns through the Authority’s Compliments and Complaints Policy.