Equality and Inclusion
Fareham Borough Council welcomes the diversity of its population and is committed to ensuring that all those who live, work and visit here are able to participate in all activities. Developing strong and inclusive communities is a key Council objective and the details on this page provides useful links and details of the work being done by the Council.
Equality Objectives
The Equality Act requires that all councils have at least one objective. The Council objectives set out the aims for a four period with specific actions to be taken.
Understanding Diversity
The Equality and Human Rights Commission 
provide advice and guidance on the Equality Act. Their website provides a great facility for understanding the current legislation and its requirements.
LGBTQ+
At Fareham we recognise and celebrate the diverse communities amongst our residents cultivating an environment where every person feels confident and safe to express themselves so that Fareham is a great place to live and work.
This webpage provides useful information, advice and guidance for anyone wanting to learn more about our LGBTQ+ Community.
A Diverse Workforce
The Councils aims to have a diverse workforce that represents the population of the Borough. The annual workforce profile, provides an overview of the people currently working at Fareham Borough Council.
Gender Pay Gap
The Council is required to annually publish gender pay gap data within the organisation.
Trade Union Facility Time
Details of Trade Union facility time provided by Fareham Borough Council.
Accessible services and information
The Council strives to ensure that services are accessible to everyone. To support this we will:
- Provide information in a different language on request
- Provide information in alternative formats, such as braille or audio, on request
- Provide foreign or sign language interpreters for meetings on request
- Ensure that our buildings meet accessibility guidelines