Learning and Development training for staff - Find a freedom of information request

If you could help us in providing the following information, it would be most appreciated: 

1) Who is the point of contact for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion within the Council? Can you provide their email address?

2) Who is the point of contact for Internal and External Communications within the Council? Can you provide their email address?

3) Is your internal and external comms/content currently provided in BSL for the Deaf community?

i) If yes, do you outsource these BSL translations to an agency?ii) If no, do you have a budget in place and plans to deliver this in BSL throughout 2023/24?

4) Who is the point of contact for Learning and Development training for staff within the Council? Can you provide their email address?

5) Are you currently providing Deaf awareness training to your Staff?I would appreciate it if the information could be provided to me as an electronic copy. If this is not possible then I am more than happy to accept a paper copy

I can confirm that the information requested is held by Lincolnshire County Council. I have detailed below the information that is being released to you.

1) Lucy Shevill, Strategic HR Business Partner – EDI LucyKShevill@lincolnshire.gov.uk

2) Karen Spencer, Head of Communications & Engagement Karen.Spencer@lincolnshire.gov.uk

3) The external website is an accessible website - Internally SharePoint is used, by design, accessible. Any video content is provided with subtitles. BSL isn’t used

i) No

4) Silvia Hanley, Talent & Learning Manager, Silvia.Hanley@lincolnshire.gov.uk

5) LCC does not currently provide Deaf Awareness Training