Equality and Diversity

Diversity in London

London is one of the most diverse cities in the world. London's population encompasses 300 languages and at least 14 faiths. It has 50 Communities of more than 10,000 people. 52% of London's population is female and disabled people make up 17% of the working age.

London has the largest and most diverse lesbian and gay population in the country, with an estimated 700,000 people.

London benefits from the richness of this range of cultures and ways of living - it is an exciting dynamic cosmopolitan city because of the diversity of the people who live here.

However London is also a city of great contrasts - with great wealth but with large disparities between rich and poor.

Equality in London

The London Development Agency (LDA) recognises that addressing inequality of opportunities is crucial in its work and is committed to promoting equality for everyone who lives here.

Social inequality (which is inequality connected to a person's ethnicity, gender, disability, faith, age or sexual orientation) is clearly linked to economic inequality.

The LDA aims to address this imbalance by raising the economic participation rates of minority and disadvantaged groups. By promoting equality the LDA aims to achieve its core aim - sustainable economic regeneration.

the LDA is committed to promoting equality for everyone who lives here. We want London to be a fair and socially just city, where everyone is free from discrimination and has the same opportunities.

Many Londoners pride themselves on their tolerance and fairness; however there are still many inequalities to be addressed in relation to different groups of people who have different experiences and opportunities because of the inequality in society.

The LDA carries out equality impact assessments of its work to maximise opportunities to tackle discrimination, promote equality and positive community relations and these assessments are available on request. Read more about how the LDA works to promote equality and economic inclusion.

If you would like to find out more about this area of our work please contact Frances McAndrew on:

Tel: 020 7593 8123
Textphone: 020 7593 9001
Email: francesmcandrew@lda.gov.uk