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Social issues

The 'Social issues' section of our website provides information on a variety of issues which effect people living in our community. Please use the links in 'Related links' to access the web pages.

Equal opportunities

  • Equal opportunities - Information on age, disability, gender, lesbians and gay men, religion etc.
  • Social inclusion - Integrating people with learning disabilities into mainstream life in our town.

Family planning

  • Family planning - Abortion and contraception.

Immigration and population

  • Identity cards - The national identity card scheme.
  • Immigration and nationality - Information on travelling and working in the UK, refugee integration and preventing illegal working.
  • Population and migration - The latest census information and statistical data.

Communities

  • Rural Communities - Links to the Countryside Agency, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, English Nature and other websites.

Data protection 

  • Privacy and data protection - Information about the data protection act and privacy.