Birmingham communities feel ‘ignored’ by Commonwealth Games bosses

Commonwealth Games organisers said they valued BRIG’s input and would carefully consider its recommendations. Photograph: Jacob King/PA

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.