Slavery legacy commission set up

A three-year programme of work to improve the lives of black people in Bristol has begun.

It will be overseen by the Legacy Commission, which grew out of the 2007 commemoration of the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the slave trade.

The commission, with a budget of £250,000, will oversee initiatives to tackle inequalities in education, health and cultural representation.

It will also seek to "promote inclusion and intercultural dialogue".

Council leader, Helen Holland said: "The launch of Bristol's Legacy Commission is an excellent step forward in shaping our city's future.

"It is an example of how, by being ambitious together, we can determine the pace and degree of change.

"The activity planned will mean real progress in tackling racism, challenging public perceptions, championing best practice and positively promoting better services for black residents."