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A message wishing residents a peaceful Ramadan

Cllr John Cotton, Cabinet Member for Social Justice, ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ Safety and Equalities’ message to ´ºÓêÖ±²¥’s Muslim community as they observe Ramadan.

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How the council is working to remove the ‘glass ceiling’

On International Women’s Day, Cllr John Cotton looks at how the council is working towards being an employer where female employees no longer have to ‘smash the glass ceiling’.

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Advice sessions show we need to look closer at why benefits are not reaching those entitled to them

Cllr John Cotton, Cabinet Member for Social Justice, ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ Safety and Equalities, writes about the work being done to support residents during the cost of living crisis...

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International Migrants Day: ´ºÓêÖ±²¥’s continuing commitment as a City of Sanctuary

Ahead of International Migrants Day on 18 December, Cllr John Cotton looks at how ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ continues to honour its commitments as a City of Sanctuary.

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Why ´ºÓêÖ±²¥’s super-diversity is a strength, and not a surprise

Today the 2021 Census data on ethnicity has revealed that ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ is one of the first ‘super diverse’ cities in the UK where citizens from ethnic minorities make up more than half the population.

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How we are working with partners to help support victims of violence, harassment and abuse

Today marks the start of the UN’s international 16 Days of Action campaign against gender-based violence. Cllr John Cotton looks at how ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ works with partners to support victims of violence, harassment and abuse.

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How we’re turning difficult conversations into new opportunities for all

Tackling inequality is a priority for the council, determined that vital conversations with ´ºÓêÖ±²¥’s diverse communities result in meaningful change. Cllr John Cotton, Cabinet Member for Social Justice, ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ Safety & Equalities explains.

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How we're working with communities to improve bereavement ´ºÓêÖ±²¥

Cllr John Cotton, Cabinet Member for Social Justice, ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ Safety and Equalities talks about how the council is working with communities to improve the city’s bereavement ´ºÓêÖ±²¥.

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Why it's important we remember Srebrenica

Cllr John Cotton, Cabinet Member for Social Justice, ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ Safety and Equalities, reflects on why it is important to remember those who lost their lives in the genocide in Srebrenica in July 1995.

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Refugee Week: Why our actions must speak louder than words now

During Refugee Week, Cllr John Cotton, Cabinet Member for Social Justice, ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ Safety and Equalities, looks at why those fleeing war and persecution need more than words of welcome.

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