Issue - meetings
Brent Black Community Action Plan - Annual Report
Meeting: 22/11/2021 - Council (Item 15)
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To receive a report from the Assistant Chief Executive providing an update on the Brent Black Community Action Plan (BCAP), including activity undertaken during 2021/22 to deliver the priority themes. The report also outlines the challenges identified in delivering the BCAP during its first year along with the approach to overcome these in year two.
Additional documents:
Decision:
Council RESOLVED:
(1) To note the progress against the Black Community Action Plan delivery plans 2021/22.
(2) To note the identified challenges and action planned to overcome them.
(3) To note the emerging areas of focus for the Black Community Action Plan in 2022/23.
Minutes:
The Mayor then invited Councillor McLennan, Deputy Leader, to introduce a report from the Assistant Chief Executive providing an update on the progress being made against the Brent Black Community Action Plan (BCAP). In introducing the report the Deputy Leader highlighted the key activities undertaken during 2021/22 to deliver the priority themes within the Action Plan along with key successes. These had included development of the Harlesden Curriculum, the introduction of a Youth Advisory Group, delivery of an Insight Day and work to establish a Black Business Network and Excellence Quality Mark.
The report also highlighted the challenges which had been identified to date in delivering the BCAP along with the approaches being developed to overcome these as delivery continued to be progressed during 2022/23. The measures included activity designed to deliver systemic change e.g. establishing a senior officers delivery group, further investment in community facilities, introduction of a programme of Civic Life opportunities and development of a new Brent Council Black Graduate Scheme; the introduction of a number of roles across the community to amplify BCAP work and development of an enhanced communications strategy. In commending the report to Council the Deputy Leader thanked all members, officers and key stakeholders within the local community for their ongoing support in delivery of the Action Plan.
Whilst no members indicated they wished to speak on the report, Councillor McLennan in exercising her right of reply once again thanked everyone involved for their engagement and efforts in development and delivery of the Action Plan. The Mayor then put the recommendations in the report to the vote and they were unanimously declared CARRIED.
Council therefore RESOLVED:
(1) To note the progress against the Black Community Action Plan delivery plans 2021/22.
(2) To note the identified challenges and action planned to overcome them.
(3) To note the emerging areas of focus for the Black Community Action Plan in 2022/23.