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Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council
Action plan 2026 to 2027

Contents

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1. Introduction

What is an action plan?

Employers with 250 or more employees can produce and publish a voluntary action plan alongside their gender pay gap data. Their action plan shows the steps they are taking to address their gender pay gap and support employees experiencing menopause. Subject to legislation, these will be mandatory from spring 2027.

To create their action plan, the employer reviews a list of evidence-informed actions recommended by the government. They identify any that are already an established part of their working practice (‘embedded actions’), and choose at least 2 new actions to focus on (‘planned actions’).

You can see the full list of actions (opens in a new window) and guidance for employers on creating an action plan (opens in a new window).

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council submitted the following supporting narrative with their action plan:

Knowsley Council is committed to creating a supportive, inclusive and well-informed workplace culture in which employees experiencing menopause feel understood and adequately supported. This action plan sets out the steps the organisation will take by March 2027.

Read Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council’s equality policies or strategy (opens their website in a new window)

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2. Planned actions

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council has committed to working on these actions in the 2026 to 2027 reporting year:

Offer occupational health advice to employees experiencing menopause

About this action

Giving employees specialised occupational health advice can help them manage menopause symptoms, get support and work more comfortably.
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Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council said:

We will ensure clear information and guidance is available about how to access reasonable adjustments to support employees going through the menopause

Review policies and procedures to meet the needs of employees experiencing menopause

About this action

Ensure your organisation’s policies align with the needs of employees experiencing menopause by reviewing your policies and procedures.
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Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council said:

Review and update current Menopause Policy

Consider Menopause as part of wider review of other HR policies

Use fair and structured interview techniques

About this action

Structured interviews support fair, objective hiring. Standardised questions and scoring helps reduce bias and promotes equal opportunity.
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Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council said:

We are producing guidance for managers around inclusive recruitment including interviews.

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3. Embedded actions

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council has indicated that the following actions are already an established part of their working practice.

Advertise flexible working arrangements in job adverts

About this action

Flexible working policies can aid work-life balance, especially for people with caring roles. Advertising flexibility can attract a wider, more diverse group of applicants.
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Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council said:

All of our job advert state: Flexible working, Hybrid working arrangements & family friendly initiatives; Our flexible working scheme allows you to manage your hours & plan your life more easily. We will consider requests for flexible working. For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, part-time.

Set up menopause support groups and networks

About this action

Menopause support groups in your organisation can help provide peer support, information and guidance.
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Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council said:

We currently run menopause cafes 3 times per year

Offer workplace adjustments to employees experiencing menopause

About this action

Personalised workplace adjustments for employees experiencing menopause can support their wellbeing and ability to work.
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Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council said:

We offer menopause passports to staff who feel that they would benefit

Advertise leave policies in job adverts

About this action

Advertise parental, carer, and compassionate leave policies widely to ensure all prospective employees know the entitlements they would be eligible for.
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Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council said:

Our employee offer includes:

Family and Carers support

Maternity Leave

Paternity leave

Shared parental leave

Unpaid emergency leave support

Family-friendly policies supporting fostering, fertility treatment, fostering, adoption and caring responsibilities

Carers passports to make sure you’re supported to manage caring responsibilities alongside work

Menopause policy, passport, and support

This is on our vacancy website

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4. About Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council

• Registered address: Computer Centre, Westmorland Road, Knowsley, L36 9GL
• Sector: Public administration and defence; compulsory social security, Public sector