Birmingham communities feel ‘ignored’ by Commonwealth Games bosses

Exclusive: panel says organisers have failed to engage city's diverse groups in a meaningful way

Organisers of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham have left diverse communities feeling largely ignored" and have failed to engage them in a meaningful way, according to a report.

The Birmingham Race Impact Group (BRIG) commissioned a panel of race equality practitioners and consultants to assess the Games in a number of areas including legacy, community engagement and procurement.