Welcome & apologies
Apologies were noted.
The Chair opened the meeting by requesting further comments on how the board could consider actions in relation Black Lives Matter movement.
Key points raised:
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The radical listening sessions organised by West
Midlands Cultural Response Unit were deemed useful and there will be some further actions that the board could also support
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Given the remit of the board, Black Lives Matter should be considered in relation to any proposals or advice that the board may develop going forward
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Adam to keep the board informed on wider WMCA context
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AT raised concerns around the processes for the recruitment and governance of Festival UK 2022 in terms of transparency and promotion of opportunities for people to get involved:https://www.festival2022.uk/about/the-team AT suggested for the Chair to have a conversation with Vikki Heywood on behalf of the board to find out more and to provide a statement from the board. This approach was endorsed by other members.
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It was also agreed the board could work with other key events in the region
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Individual organisations and leaders also have a key role in enabling change through e.g. recruitment practices and ensuring real change instead of tokenism. Examples were also given on current work with the member’s organisations in relation to talent development and a black acceleration fund
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RC called for the board to develop further actions
Action:
- AH to share any further WMCA responses
- Chair to have conversation with Vikki Heywood before next board meeting
Chair concluded that a separate meeting should be organised so that further actions could be discussed. In the meanwhile, individual organisations could work on these aspects.. The Slack channel could also be used for board communications.
Action:
- SV to organise a meeting for WG3 and other interested members
Approval of the minutes of the previous meeting
The minutes of the previous meeting were approved with no outstanding actions