The City of York Council is committed to equality. One of the council's priorities is to ensure that all residents can take part in the life of the city. This is supported through actions to work towards equal opportunities for all. The council recognises that inequality, disadvantage and discrimination exist in society. We aim to ensure that no one who deals with the council receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of:

• age
• religion
• sexual orientation
• race / ethnicity
• marital status
• disability
• mobility of lifestyle
• gender
• HIV status

We welcome and value the diversity (of age, race, ethnicity, etc., ) present in York and we are committed to making our services, facilities and resources accessible and responsive to the people and communities of York.