Update on Recommendations: LCCC & L&RCL - June 2023

We are pleased to be able to share a 6-month update on the following progress regarding the key recommendations outlined in December.

• Development continues of the LCCC Community Foundation, which will have a focus on the recreational game with subcommittees to oversee governance “ including recreational and grassroots cricket; the Women & Girls’ game; Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI); and community engagement. This will ensure there is a clear structure whereby decisions of governance and arising disputes can be dealt with without conflicts of interest. We are actively recruiting positions to lead on the development of this independent entity, with interviews for a Chair & Trustees scheduled for June 2023.
• Both L&RCL and LCCC have worked hard to improve the diversity of our top teams, with two new minority community members joining the L&RCL Executive Committee and LCCC’s creation of an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Director role.
• L&RCL have reviewed and amended the complaints procedure, to ensure that all incidents are now recorded, and due consideration given to their investigation and/or escalation as required.
• L&RCL have ensured the development of a comprehensive appeals process that ensures that key decisions that impact upon clubs within the league can, where appropriate, be referred for a second opinion.
• L&RCL have established a new disciplinary panel, with greater diversity and a wider experience base to ensure that our panel maintains the trust and confidence of all who participate within the local recreational game. Panel members will be able to take advantage of the ECB’s new Boundary Training programme which supports all aspects of discrimination and includes specialist workshops to develop the skills of investigators and management of the disciplinary panel process.
• L&RCL are working with neighbouring counties to develop a peer support process that ensures the required resilience and independence to hear relevant appeals.
• L&RCL are developing processes to enhance the confidential management of information, ensuring that all aspects of GDPR are complied with.
• LCCC have signed the Muslim Athlete Charter (founded by Nujum Sports) “ a pledge to build an environment and culture that actively supports Muslim athletes.
• LCCC continue their discussions with potential members to support the creation of a diverse independent panel, including Bishop Saju of Leicester, and work engaging with St. Philips Centre (faith-based organisation).
• L&RCL have ensured we are better prepared to recognise discrimination in all its formats, reiterating our zero tolerance to racism and all other forms of discrimination at our AGM and through linking our website to the ECB/LCCC discrimination reporting processes.
• Leicestershire CCC’s inaugural Annual EDI Report (2022) can be found online HERE.
  

Our focus is on embedding the proper processes, accountabilities and actions outlined above. We continue to welcome comment and support from those whom we represent. We are committed to driving positive action and will provide more updates on our action plan.