Outside body

The Sutton Fairness Commission was launched early in 2017 after discussions between Community Action Sutton and Sutton Council, and replaces The Equality and Diversity Forum.

The Commission drew on the thinking behind the Sutton Plan, in order to solve complex problems there is a need to work across the borough and all sectors with a range of partners (NHS, police, education, housing, fire and rescue, voluntary services and residents).  The Commission is hosted by Community Action Sutton and focuses on the issues determined by the commissioners. This ensures that the issues chosen that partners identify as important.

The overall aim of the Commission is to work to ensure that the benefits of living in Sutton are enjoyed by all sections of society. The commission will work to 'eliminate discrimination', 'advance equality of opportunity' and 'foster good relations' amongst all in the borough, including those with 'protected characteristic groups'.