Equality Statement
Equality and Inclusion Statement
Tenant Recruitment – Engagement and Governance Roles
at Mansfield District Council
We are committed to ensuring that every tenant has a fair and equal opportunity to be heard, influence decisions and shape housing services. Equality, diversity and inclusion are central to how we recruit and support tenants to take part in engagement and governance roles.
Our commitment
We will:
- Welcome applications from tenants of all backgrounds, experiences and identities
- Actively seek to reflect the diversity of our tenant community in our panels and groups
- Remove barriers that may prevent people from taking part
- Provide a respectful, inclusive and supportive environment
Who we want to hear from
We particularly encourage applications from tenants who are currently under-represented in decision-making, including:
- Younger tenants
- Working households
- Tenants with disabilities or long-term conditions
- Tenants from minority communities
- Residents living in different property types and neighbourhoods
Lived experience is valuable, and every perspective matters.
Accessible and inclusive participation
We will take practical steps to support involvement, including:
- Accessible venues and meeting formats
- Digital and non-digital participation options
- Clear, plain-English information
- Flexible time commitments
- Additional support where needed
We will work with you to understand any requirements that help you take part confidently and comfortably.
Fair and transparent recruitment
Our recruitment process will:
- Be open and easy to understand
- Focus on your interest and lived experience rather than formal qualifications
- Aim to achieve a balanced and representative mix of tenants
- Treat all applicants with dignity, respect and fairness
Ongoing inclusion
Inclusion does not stop at recruitment. We will:
- Provide training and confidence-building support
- Create welcoming spaces where everyone can contribute
- Encourage respectful discussion and different viewpoints
- Listen and respond to feedback on how we can improve participation
Our aim
Our aim is simple: every tenant should feel they can take part, be heard and make a difference. By building diverse and inclusive tenant groups, we can make better decisions and deliver services that work for everyone.