Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: June 16, 2025

Purpose: For Cabinet to endorse the revised Black Community Action Plan (BCAP).

Content: Cabinet RESOLVED   (1)        To approve the revised Black Community Action Plan (BCAP), including workstreams, new governance structures and timelines.   (2)        To approve, as requested through the community consultation in November 2024, extending the delivery period by at least 1 year to redress time lost, providing a remaining delivery period of 8 years in total (2025-33)   (3)        To approve that the plan concentrates on delivering the top 5 themes over a 4-year period (2025-29).   (4)        Whilst recognising as an outcome of the community consultation, that “accountability” ranked lower in terms of priority, in line with recommendations made previously during 2024 to approve the creation of an Independent Advisory Steering Group (IASG) with Council representation to help inform officer-led Equity, Diversion and Inclusion work. The purpose of the IASG would be to inform and advise on delivery, attract funding opportunities, and provide assurance and transparency to the community. This would also demonstrate the Council’s commitment to co-design and co-produce activity informed by the community, including local experts and those with lived experience.   Eligible for call-in: Yes   Deadline for submission of call-in: 6pm on Monday 23 June 25