Decision Maker: Anti-Poverty and Inequality Committee

Outcome: Recommendations approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: November 26, 2025

Purpose:

Content: (i)            to note that the Interim Diversity and Inclusion Lead would take an action to review accessibility of documents in respect of colour blindness; (ii)          to note the Service Provider Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Community Action Plan 2025-2029; (iii)         to note the Hate Crime Awareness Workshop held in the Town House on 17 October 2025 that brought together community members, local authorities, educators, and third sector organisations to raise awareness of hate crimes, share lived experiences and develop strategies to improve prevention and response; (iv)         to note the Civic Prayer Breakfast which took place on the 26 September 2025, that brought together a range of partners and speakers, who reiterated the need for tolerance and community cohesion in our city; (v)          to welcome the joint statement from the Co-Leaders and Labour Group Leader, attached to the addendum; (vi)         to condemn the verbal abuse and intimidation towards staff removing flags from lampposts; and (vii)        to agree that all who came to Aberdeen to visit, study, work and live were welcome.