Equality charter

Summary

Inequality, lack of social mobility and exclusion from the economic, social, cultural and political spheres are among the key challenges facing Bristol’s communities. A range of people and representatives from Black and Minority Ethnic communities and groups came together to develop a Bristol Manifesto to Race equality that was launched in 2015. This manifesto sets out a clear declaration of values, vision, and intentions for the city’s communities, a call for action, and a timeline. The Manifesto highlights key areas where racial inequalities persist and where the gaps are widening.
The City Council now plans to build on this work by developing an Equality Charter which will apply to the Council and any organisation that the council commissions, grants aid to or procures services from, to include governance, administration and delivery. The council is also committed to addressing the underlying issues facing Bristol in attracting BME candidates for senior positions within the Council.