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What It means for ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ to be a Compassionate City

Cllr John Cotton, Cabinet Member for Social Inclusion, ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ Safety and Equalities looks at what being a Compassionate City means for ´ºÓêÖ±²¥.

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

Ahead of International Migrants Day, Cllr John Cotton looks at how ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ continues to honour its commitments as a City of Sanctuary, following Cabinet’s approval of plans to resettle 220 Afghan refugees.

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Violence, harassment and abuse of women and girls will never be tolerated in our city

2021 marks the 30th anniversary of the UN’s international 16 Days of Action campaign against gender-based violence. Cllr John Cotton looks at how ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ is working towards making its public spaces safer for everyone.

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Letter to the Home Secretary on the Government's New Plan for Immigration

Following the Government’s announcement of its New Plan for Immigration, Cllr John Cotton, Cabinet Member for Social Inclusion, ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ Safety and Equalities shares this open letter to the Home Secretary.

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Why armed forces veterans need our support after serving their country

Cllr John Cotton talks about why service men and women need support and the help that is available ahead of a Veterans ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ Day in ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ next week.

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Why raising awareness of anti-social behaviour is crucial to community safety

Cllr John Cotton, Cabinet Member for Social Inclusion, ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ Safety and Equalities takes a look at how the city tackles ‘ASB’ as part of Resolve’s first Anti-Social Behaviour Awareness Week.

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How council advisors have helped ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ citizens during the pandemic

Across ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ people faced furlough, lost jobs or homes during the pandemic. Cllr John Cotton, Cabinet Member - Social Inclusion, ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ Safety and Equalities on how the council provided support.

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Why paying the Living Wage has to make a difference

It is Living Wage Week and Cllr John Cotton, Cabinet Member for Social Inclusion, ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ Safety and Equalities, talks about why ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ needs to become a Living Wage City.

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Why ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ has to work to be a real equal opportunity employer

Cllr John Cotton, Cabinet Member for Social Inclusion, ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ Safety & Equalities, on how the council, already leading the charge on tackling inequalities affecting ´ºÓêÖ±²¥’s diverse population, is turning the spotlight on itself as an employer

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Why it's important we remember Srebrenica

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

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