Equality Improvement Framework for Wales: Pilot Projects
January 2010
After considering all of the applications submitted the following three local authorities have been chosen to work on the Equality Improvement Framework Pilot Projects:
- Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council will work on: Identifying values, vision and priorities for equality
- Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council will work on: Developing a self assessment process for EIF
- Flintshire County Council will work on: Setting local equality targets
In January 2009, Paula Walters and Anna Morgan from the WLGA’s Equalities and Social Justice Team will have scoping meetings with each of the successful local authorities to discuss how their projects will now go forward and to identify the next steps.
No bids were received for the pilot project: Using the Ffynnon system to support and monitor the implementation of EIF. However, other opportunities to develop this area will be explored in consultation with local authorities
December 2008
Local authorities in Wales have been invited to apply to take part in one of four pilot projects working with the Equality Improvement Framework for Wales. These are as follows:
- Pilot A: Identifying values, vision and priorities for equality
- Pilot B: Using the Ffynnon system to support and monitor the implementation of EIF
- Pilot C: Developing a self assessment process for EIF
- Pilot D: Setting local equality targets
The closing date for completed applications is Friday, 14th November 2008. Successful authorities will be informed soon after and will make progress with their projects with support and guidance from the WLGA’s Equalities and Social Justice Team. It is anticipated projects will commence in January 2009.
October 2008
For more information contact: Anna Morgan