Equalities Mainstreaming Report 2025-29
Perth and Kinross Council · 14 January 2026
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Our vision is a Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequality ___________________________________________________________________ Committee or Board: Full Council Date of Meeting: 14 January 2026 Report Title: Equalities Mainstreaming Report 2025-29 Report Number: 26/11 Report Author: David McPhee, Team Leader – Equalities Organisational Lead: Elaine Ritchie, Strategic Lead – Housing and Communities ___________________________________________________________________ 1. Purpose 1.1 The purpose of this Report is to have the Council’s Statutory Equalities Mainstreaming Report formally approved. 1.2 Sections 1. Purpose 2. Recommendation 3. Background/Context 4. Main Issues 5. Proposals 6. Conclusion 7. Impact Value Assessment 8. Appendices 2. Recommendation It is recommended that the Committee: 2.1 Approve the Equalities Mainstreaming Report 2025-2029 and note the associated work highlighted in the report. 3. Background 3.1 Perth & Kinross Council, along with all other public authorities, is required to publish an Equalities Mainstreaming Report outlining our Equality Outcomes. While the report must be formally reviewed every two years, progress towards these outcomes is regularly monitored and reported throughout the period.
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3.2 This paper presents the revised Equalities Mainstreaming Report for the next four years (see Appendix 1), and with a selection of case study examples that illustrate the work being undertaken (see Appendix 2). 4. Context 4.1 Perth and Kinross Council is firmly committed to equality of opportunity for all, both as a service provider and as an employer. We value the diversity of our communities and work in partnership to deliver services that are inclusive and accessible. To foster social inclusion and strengthen relationships between different groups, we embed equalities principles and practices into the planning, delivery and monitoring of all Council Services. We have a strong and consistent track record of doing this effectively for our diverse communities across Perth and Kinross. 4.2 By working collaboratively to advance equality, we believe that we can make better use of all available resources and, in turn, deliver higher-quality services to our citizens and communities. 4.3 Under the Equality Act 2010, we are legally required to give 'due regard' to: • Eliminating unlawful discrimination, victimisation and harassment. • Advancing equality of opportunity. • Fostering good relations between those people who share a protected characteristic and those who do not. Our 17 Equality Outcomes, detailed in the Mainstreaming Report (Section 5 page 9), are designed to meet at least one of these aspects of the General Equality Duty. 4.4 We believe that ‘Equality is at the Heart of What We Do’ and our equality outcomes are designed to reflect and advance the four key aims of our Mainstreaming Report: • Perth and Kinross is a safe, welcoming and accessible area. • Perth and Kinross visibly celebrates equality and diversity. • Perth & Kinross Council will keep our community informed and engage with them about our services, opportunities and support available to them. • Perth & Kinross Council will increase people’s awareness of equality and diversity. 4.5 We continue to work collaboratively across the organisation, aligning our equality outcomes with strategic priorities and supporting actions. This ensures a joined-up approach and strengthens our work with diverse communities to achieve meaningful and lasting impact.
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5. Proposals 5.1 Only minimal changes have been made to the previous Equality Mainstreaming Report and Equality Outcomes, as they continue to accurately reflect the breadth of work undertaken. It is proposed that the updated report be formally approved. 6. Conclusion 6.1 This report provides members with an update in relation on the revised Equality Outcomes and Mainstreaming Report. It has been publicly available online since April, pending formal approval, and is presented in an accessible format. Once approved an Easy Read version and a British Sign Language (BSL) translation will be produced, with further translations available upon request. 7. Impact Value Assessment 7.1 Link to IVA 8. Appendices 8.1 Appendix 1 – PKC Equality Mainstreaming Report 2025-29 8.2 Appendix 2 – Equality Case Study Examples