Agenda item

To receive a verbal update from the Chair on this initiative along with the following recommendations:

1.       Creation of a 'Belonging in Witney' page on our website - this will have a statement about the endeavour, and a webform for people to share their experiences and stories with the Town Council anonymously.

2.       Creation of a group linked to the Town Council's Facebook page - to create a forum that people can join to talk and share information/posts/ideas.

3.       Belonging at work Webinars - free training webinars for local businesses. The Town Council can use its networks to spread the word and ensure as many local organisations have the opportunity to take part.

The Committee received and considered a verbal update from the Chair who presented recommendations from the panel following a recent meeting.

Members heard that a ‘Belonging in Witney’ page would be beneficial on the website which could include a form where people could share their experiences and stories anonymously. These forms would be passed onto and looked at by the panel directly, with issues being fed back to the Council.

The creation of an affiliated Town Council Facebook page, to create a forum area to discuss ideas and information was agreed. This would be specifically in relation to the Inclusivity & Diversity Panel and some of its members would be moderators.

Finally, it was agreed the Town Council would promote ‘Belonging to work’ webinars, offered for free by panel members among its network of local organisations.

RESOLVED:

That the Committee notes the recommendations of the Inclusivity & Diversity Panel; and,

1.       Creates a 'Belonging in Witney' page on the Town Council website - this will have a statement about the endeavour, and a webform for people to share their experiences and stories with the Town Council anonymously; and,

2.       Creates a group linked to the Town Council's Facebook page to establish a forum that people can join to talk and share information/posts/ideas.

3.       Promotes through its networks, free ‘Belonging at work’ Webinars for local businesses to ensure as many local organisations have the opportunity to take part.