Sexual Orientation

Sexual Orientation

Lesbian, gay and bisexual people are not only employed in the council but engage with the Council as service users. They are also likely to interact with the Council as representatives from other organisations.  Often, sexual identity may not be felt to be relevant to the use of a particular Council service. However, many Council services are very important to LGB people as a community of interest.  How these services are provided and how sensitive they are to their needs can have a large bearing on the quality of life of many LGB people.

Suffolk LGBT Staff Network

The Suffolk LGBT Staff Network is for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender staff. It provides a forum to share experiences and to support each other, and also serves as a focus for consultation on council policies and practice.

Contact Matt Hales (email: matt.hales@cexec.suffolkcc.gov.uk, telephone 01473 265506).

Further information

LGBT Suffolk Police Link Group
Suffolk Gay & Lesbian Helpline
Human Rights Campaign
Stonewall - Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men and bisexuals
Press for Change - Campaigning for respect and equality for all transgender people.
Suffolk Gay Venues