East Suffolk Council continues to actively promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of both service delivery and employment. Councillors and staff are committed to ensuring equitable access to services for all residents, with an ambition to achieve equity wherever possible, and a supportive, inclusive working environment for employees.
Read more about "Equality and diversity"...Voluntary and community groups in Lowestoft and the surrounding villages are set to benefit from a new funding scheme which launches next week.
Read more about "Funding available for community groups in Lowestoft"...In recent years, legislation has established the statutory right for members of the public to access information held by public authorities. These laws have been introduced to promote greater openness and accountability and a 'right to know' culture.
Read more about "Access to information"...The UK General Data Protection Regulation and Data Protection Act 2018 became law on 25 May 2018.
Read more about "UK General Data Protection Regulation and Data Protection Act"...Anyone (individuals, groups or companies) can make a request to the council under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOI) or the Environmental Information Regulations 2004 (EIR).
Read more about "Freedom of Information or Environmental Information (EIR) requests"...East Suffolk Council has welcomed the addition of 'efficient, clean and super green' biofuel-powered trucks to its fleet of refuse collection vehicles.
Read more about "'Efficient, clean and super green' refuse lorries hit the streets "...East Suffolk’s beautiful beaches have once again received national awards, ranking them amongst the best in the country.
We are committed to being as open as possible with the information provided to the community.
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