Authority LGBT policies - Find a freedom of information request

Authority LGBT policies - issues of gender sexuality inclusion in the authority area.

For the last year up to date, but inclusive of information and documents from work which may have begun before this period and is still being pursued by the council.

(For example, a project to devise an action plan may have begun in 2020, but plans  may still be used by the council now)

1. Could you please outline an projects undertaken to increase inclusion in regards to gender, sexuality, and LGBTQIA+ issues generally?

For example, putting out pride flags or rainbow crossings, staging  Pride march, or a drag queen story hour, school outreach work 

2. Could you please outline an policies relating to  inclusion in regards to gender, sexuality, and LGBTQIA+ issues generally, and any particular guidance for staff used (perhaps from an outside body) or devised by the authority itself - and can you provide examples of this?

For example, a guide to correct use of language (particularly gender-inclusive language) or targets for representation

3. If possible, could you provide a cost breakdown from 2020 on spend to date on the following:

a) Pride flags

b) Rainbow crossing 

c) Badges or pins related to LGBTQIA+ (pronoun badges for example)

d) Pride march expenses broken down in as much detail as possible 

e) Drag queen events (story horus for example)

f)School events overseen by the council in some way 

4. For the above work to, gender, sexuality, and LGBTQIA+ issues generally, can you please provide information any grants received by the council to pursue this work, or any payments or grants made by the council to pursue this work (for example, charities with expertise in this area)

 

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. No projects are being undertaken

2. please see below link to the Diversity & Inclusion Policy https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/employment-policies/diversity-inclusion-policy/7

LCC also has an LGBTQ+ staff support network.

3. No spend

4. No grants or payments received