It recognises that the poverty, disadvantage and inequalities that exist for some people in North Lanarkshire can be further exacerbated if they have particular characteristics. For instance, if you are disabled, you are more likely to live in poverty than a non-disabled person, if you are a women you will statistically earn less than a man and have a one in five chance of experiencing domestic abuse at some time in your life, if you are transgender you are quite likely to experience poor mental health and if you are Black you are more likely to experience unemployment.

The council's ambition is for North Lanarkshire to be the place to live, learn, work, invest and visit for all people. Addressing the disadvantage and inequality that some groups of people experience because of societal constructs, prejudice, direct and indirect discrimination requires a strong, sustained strategic approach directly aligned to The Plan for North Lanarkshire and a commitment from all employees at all levels to understand the causes and consequences of inequality. Together we will achieve.

Cllr Jim Logue
Leader North Lanarkshire Council