Cumberland Council - a new unitary authority that will take over running the western part of Cumbria from 1 April next year - unanimously voted to make care experience a protected characteristic within its constituency.
Current protected characteristics include race, disability, gender and sexual orientation.
The motion was brought by councillor Emma Williamson, children and families portfolio holder, at a meeting of the shadow authority last week.
Williamson, who is care experienced, told councillors: “This is my passion and I want to do everything in my power to protect care leavers.”
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