Black Inclusion Week 2023

Black Inclusion Week is an annual event which aims to celebrate and highlight the importance of Black inclusion and uplift, spotlight, and amplify Black voices across the United Kingdom. Black Inclusion Week wants to bring together individuals, organisations, and communities to work together to build a fair and just society. This is emphasised by this year’s theme, Together In Action.

Black Inclusion Week aims to:

• Make us stronger as one community together

• Create a commitment towards change

• Celebrate Black people in society

• Empower all and facilitate progress

• Connect us all through collaborative action

Learn more at the Black Inclusion Week website.

You can also find details about a range of varied and insightful free events to celebrate Black Inclusion Week by coming together in action.

The Vale of Glamorgan Council was awarded the Race Equality Matters Trailblazer status in recognition of its work to address racial inequality through the creation of Safe Spaces. Becoming a Trailblazer means the work the Council has done has resulted in change and made an impact across the breadth of the entire organisation, addressing racial inequality and become a more diverse, inclusive, and equal organisation. 

The Vale of Glamorgan Council is committed to promoting inclusion and encouraging diversity amongst our staff. We want our workforce to be representative of all sections of society. You can help to develop a more inclusive workplace culture by joining the Diverse Staff Network. The Diverse Staff Network promotes an inclusive workplace that actively celebrates its diverse community and workforce. 

All staff are welcome to join the network and support their mission in helping the Council become an employer of choice for people from diverse communities. To join, please complete the online membership form.

As part of this mission, the group aims to:

• Have a positive impact for colleagues from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities in the workplace

• Raise overall awareness and visibility of its work

• Provide a social and supportive environment

Establishing the network is a stride toward starting the conversation about race equality in the Council in a constructive and open way and demonstrating that uncomfortable conversations can lead to real change.

If you are concerned about discrimination or harassment, or want more information about how to report it, please refer to the Vale of Glamorgan Council’s grievance policy.