This page provides an accessible HTML version of the September 2026 Orgreave Inquiry newsletter.
You can download a PDF version here September 2026 Newsletter
In This Issue:
- Message from the Chair
- Core Participant Update
- Call for Evidence
- Mailing List
Message from the Chair
I hope that everyone has had the opportunity to enjoy some rest and time with family and friends over the summer period.
Since my last newsletter in July, the Inquiry has continued to make steady progress. We have been focussed on finalising plans for the series of Community Listening Events. We anticipate holding several events this autumn, with a further series of events next spring. These are intended to provide a welcoming opportunity for anyone affected by events at Orgreave to share their experiences and perspectives, helping the Panel to better understand the impact on individuals, families and communities. They will also be an opportunity to learn more about the Inquiry’s work, ask questions, and find out about the different ways in which evidence can be provided to the Inquiry. We hope these conversations will encourage people to engage with our work in a way that feels comfortable for them. We are currently finalising arrangements and will provide further details in our next newsletter.
As part of our commitment to engaging directly with communities and ensuring that people have opportunities to learn about and contribute to the Inquiry’s work, on 23 August, members of the Inquiry team attended Kent Miners Festival. The event provided a valuable opportunity to
discuss the Inquiry’s work with attendees, distribute information about the Inquiry, and hear a range of perspectives relevant to our work. I am grateful to Kent Mining Museum for its support and hospitality throughout the day.
I would also like to highlight the summary of Phase 1 of the Inquiry has now been published on our website. For those wishing to learn more about the progress made so far, it provides a helpful overview of the work undertaken during the Inquiry’s first phase. Further information about the Inquiry’s phases can be found here Phases of the Inquiry
As mentioned in our July newsletter, you will also find on our website the Provisional List of Issues we will be seeking to investigate. The Inquiry welcomes comment on this document and suggestions for revision. We also continue to welcome submissions to the Call for Evidence. You can read more about that below.
Thank you for your continued engagement with the Inquiry. I look forward to sharing further updates in our next newsletter.
Core Participant Applications
The Core Participant application window closed on 28 August. I would like to thank everyone who submitted an application and all those who have engaged with this important process. We will provide a further update on this in next month’s newsletter.
Call for Evidence
The Inquiry continues to welcome evidence from anyone with information relevant to its work. We want to hear from individuals and organisations who may be able to assist us in establishing a fuller understanding of the events at Orgreave on 18 June 1984, the immediate aftermath, and their lasting impact.
If you have not yet come forward but believe you have information, experiences or material that may be relevant to the Inquiry, we encourage you to get in touch.
Every submission is carefully considered and can play an important role in helping he Inquiry establish a comprehensive understanding of the matters within its Terms of Reference.
For more information on what to submit and how evidence will be used, please visit our website.
Evidence can be submitted by emailing legal@orgreave.public-inquiry.uk or by writing to: Freepost ORGREAVE INQUIRY
We encourage anyone who may be able to assist the Inquiry to come forward.
Mailing List
Since the Inquiry was established, we have taken a wide-ranging approach to sharing information about our work and encouraging participation. In the early stages of the Inquiry, our Call for Evidence leaflet was distributed extensively to organisations and communities. Following publication of the Inquiry booklet in June, copies were sent to the constituency office of all 650 Members of Parliament, over 300 media outlets nationwide, and more than 300
organisations across the UK, including miners’ welfare organisations. Copies have also distributed to museums, community spaces, libraries, charities and support organisations, GP surgeries, universities and local newspapers, with more than 3000 booklets distributed in
total.
These activities form part of the Inquiry’s ongoing commitment to ensuring that individuals and communities are aware of its work and have opportunities to engage with it. With this in mind, we will shortly be launching a mailing list to help people stay informed about developments in our work, including future newsletters, community listening events and other updates.
We will share details shortly on how to subscribe, both on the Inquiry’s website and in our next newsletter. In the meantime, I encourage anyone with an interest in the Inquiry’s work to continue visiting the website, where we regularly publish news, updates and information
about our progress.
Support
Engaging with an Inquiry can bring up complex feelings and memories. Hestia provide independent, trauma-informed emotional support.
Please call: 0800 246 5617 or email: orgreaveinquiry.support@hestia.org
Contact
Email: info@orgreave.public-inquiry.uk
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