Sheffield People's Assembly · Phase Two

Sheffield
People's
Assembly

From Listening to Action: Building Community-Led Governance for Race Equality

Event details
Date
Saturday 18 July 2026
Time
11am - 4pm
Venue
Ellesmere Children's Centre, Sheffield

A Democratic
Process Built on
Lived Experience

Building on the findings of the first Sheffield People's Assembly on Race Equality, this second Assembly is the next phase of a growing community-led movement — addressing systemic race inequality through participation, accountability, and collective action. Developed through the partnership between Operation Black Vote, The Humanity Project, and civic partners in Sheffield, led by Ellesmere Children's Centre.

WHO IT'S FOR
Residents, organisations, young people, institutions & civic leaders

The Assembly brings Sheffield together to deliberate on priorities for the next 6–18 months — exploring accountability, partnership, and long-term governance.

The goal
Moving beyond consultation toward shared power

A sustainable model of deliberative democracy rooted in lived experience and community leadership.

What to expect on the day

A key ambition emerging from this work is the development of a Sheffield Race Equality Community Assembly Council — an independent, community-led structure designed to monitor progress, coordinate alliances, sustain participation, and strengthen accountability across the city.

The Assembly will use deliberative and participatory approaches, including:
Keynote contributions
Facilitated thematic discussions
Collective reflection
Collaborative action planning

Join us. Be part of
what comes next.

Sheffield People's Assembly — Phase Two
Saturday 18 July 2026, 11:00am
Ellesmere Children's Centre, Sheffield

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