 Building strong cohesive communities brings great benefits by creating a society in which people from different ethnic, cultural and religious backgrounds can live and work together in an atmosphere of mutual respect and understanding. Strong cohesive communities are communities which are better able to tackle common problems, to provide mutual support and to work together for a positive future.
Recognising the council’s innovative approach to building stronger integrated communities, Breckland was selected to host the first Specialist Cohesion Team. The aim of this national pilot is primarily to share good practice, identify what is working well in Breckland; where there are gaps in provision; and where sharing good practice from elsewhere might fill these gaps.
The report from the pilot has been publilshed and is the outcome of collaborative work between the Department for Communities and Local Government and Breckland, and reflects a determination at national and local levels to build resilient communities which are equipped to meet future challenges and are characterised by a shared sense of belonging and purpose.
We hope readers find the report helpful.
Specialist Cohesion Team Report
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