Decision - Progress Update on BHCC Anti-Racism Strategy
Decision maker
Equalities, Community Safety & Human Rights Committee
Report author
Emma McDermott
Published
25 Mar 2024
Reference
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As published
the council's own words, uneditedRESOLVED: 1. That the Committee noted the report.
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The report provides an update on Brighton & Hove City Council’s progress during the first year of its Anti-Racism Strategy 2023-2028. It highlights work on organisational culture, education, workforce diversity, equality data and engagement with Black and Racially Minoritised residents and communities.
Recommendation
That Committee notes the report.
Financial impact
No direct financial implications have been identified; the report is for noting only.
Ward affected
city-wide
Decision maker
Equalities, Community Safety & Human Rights Committee
Date in document
25 Mar 2024
Stakeholders named
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Black and Racially Minoritised staffBlack and Racially Minoritised residentsBlack and Racially Minoritised service usersschools and pupilscommunity and voluntary sector groupslocal artists and creativesAnti-Racism Community Advisory GroupCommunity Voices project participantscouncil staff and managers
Next steps
parsed- Continue and scale up micro-learning and case-study learning during 2024/25.
- Refine and strengthen monitoring of the Anti-Racism Strategy, including capturing impact.
- Run the Future Leaders Programme in 2024 for Black and Racially Minoritised and/or disabled staff.
- Increase the use of equality data monitoring forms across the council.
- Continue developing anti-racist practice in Health and Adult Social Care.
- Continue engagement with the Anti-Racism Community Advisory Group and Community Voices project.
- Continue delivering the Anti-Racism Strategy action plan for the remaining four years.
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