Issue - meetings

Paul Boucher (Transformation Programme Manager)

Paul Boucher, Transformation Programme Manager, delivered a presentation on his report prepared for the Equalities Panel on engagement during February and March 2023 as part of the Cambridge Together project. The engagement as part of the Cambridge Together project sought to understand the similarities and differences in the way a range of stakeholders imagine the future of the city and to create a Cambridge Rich Picture tool in the form of visual illustrations. The tool is designed to support future conversations about the city with communities, partners, and stakeholders, helping to clarify similarities and differences in expectations, and providing valuable insight for Cambridge, of which the Council is a part.

Paul’s presentation especially highlighted the feedback around things that matter to various communities and how the engagement approach has helped/not helped to increase the participation of seldom heard communities and the lessons we have learnt. For instance, Paul shared that the council would especially have liked to spend more time engaging with faith and disability groups, and young people. The report is available in full, here: Equalities Panel 03102023- Cambridge Together - Residents and Community Engagement.pdf.

Paul Boucher (Transformation Programme Manager)