Commission Meeting Minutes 14 October 2020
Updated 9 November 2021
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Attendees
Commissioners
Sandra Wallace (Interim Co-Chair)
Steven Cooper (Interim Co-Chair)
Saeed Atcha
Jess Oghenegweke
Farrah Storr
Liz Williams
Sam Friedman
Pippa Dunn
Harvey Matthewson
Sammy Wright
Alastair DaCosta
Jody Walker
External Guest
Professor Anthony Heath
Members of the Secretariat
1. Welcome and introduction
1.1. The Co-chairs began with apologies and an overview of the agenda which covered a discussion on “The Long Shadow of Deprivation” report; an overview of the Quarter 3 forward look; and a discussion on the 30 years’ project.
2. The long shadow of deprivation
2.1 Commissioners received a presentation on the “Long Shadow of Deprivation” report findings. Following the publication of this report in September, the Commission is engaging with local leaders to disseminate the report and listen to stakeholders in a targeted place-based approach. Alongside this, the Commission would like to engage with government to seek better data and measurements on social mobility.
2.2 Commissioners would like to be involved in the dissemination of the report with local leaders.
2.3 Action: Secretariat to engage with Commissioners on local leaders and events they can engage with.
3. Business planning
3.1 Review of key priorities this quarter and opportunities from Commissioners to engage.
3.2 Commissioners welcomed the new planning processes and agreed with the Autumn priorities and communication plan.
4. Setting the vision for our 30 years’ strategy
4.1 Presentation from Professor Anthony Heath on ‘Setting the vision for our 30 years’ strategy’, followed by a discussion.
4.2. Commissioners would reflect on this work and engage further with Professor Anthony Heath. They welcomed a long-term approach to social mobility and this approach.
4.3. Action: Commissioners will respond to Professor Heath directly with further thoughts on the direction of the 30 years’ project.