People who live and work in West Dunbartonshire come from a wide range of backgrounds. We want to encourage and promote this diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities both in the workplace and in accessing service.
West Dunbartonshire has an ageing population that is set to grow over the next 10 years with the majority of elderly citizens being women. The different black and minority ethnic groups are also expected to expand.
Long-term illness is experienced by a significant percentage of our working population, making ill health an important issue, particularly as numbers are projected to grow as the elderly population increases.
These factors all have implications for planning and provision of amenities and services and strategic planning needs to recognise the complex nature of diversity, particularly where poverty is concerned.
We are committed to combating all forms of discrimination and providing support mechanisms for people who are vulnerable or disadvantaged. The action plans for each [community planning] theme will detail how we will ensure we are living in a fairer society in 2017.