Employee networks

Do you self-identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, or another part of the LGBT+ Community? If so, Join the Pride Employee Network.

Welcome message from the Chair

We welcome all individuals working for the Council, who identify as other sexual orientation and gender identities (also known as LGBT+). The "+" sign is an umbrella term to represent minority gender identities and sexual orientations not included explicitly in the term LGBT.
The network is here to build a community for LGBT+ employees through advice, social events, discuss diversity issues and where appropriate feedback to the Council and wider community.

We are keen for members to become more involved to help grow and shape the future of the network.

I joined the council back in 2012 and shortly after becoming co-chair of the network. Prior to this I worked and studied at Coventry University, where I was the President of their Student LGBT+ Society and a member of their LGBT+ employee networks. Outside of work I one of the founding trustees of Coventry Pride, a charity that continues to grow providing community support groups and organises the annual pride weekend.

Adam Simmonds, Co-Chair

Aim of the network

The purpose of the LGBT+ Employees Network is:

To enable members to feedback on matters of LGBT+, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity equality, policy, practice, and culture.

To provide members with safe and accessible opportunities to share information, network and socialise. 

Network activities

Engage network members in influencing and informing policy, strategy, and awareness campaigns.
Encourage and champion improvements in services for LGBT+ Service users.

• Reviewing, advise and input into training and policy that impacts upon LGBT+ individuals and communities.
• Support and work in partnership with LGBT Community groups and charities such as Coventry Pride on regional issues and events such as: World Aids Day, LGBT+ History Month, Coventry Pride, and International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHoT).
• The Network will meet for social opportunities/activities to increase confidence in LGBT+ staff to come forward and meet with others.