David Bailey Fenland District Council dbailey@fenland.gov.uk Fenland District Council
Fenland – a traditional area for Gypsy Travellers Location What we will cover Fenland – a traditional area for Gypsy Travellers Location Political make up What makes a good site? How can you help Gypsy Travellers to meet their accommodation needs? Working together to tackle Social Exclusion Fenland District Council
Starting off! First Steps Understand the Community Accommodation needs Community perceptions Supporting people Health Education Employment Access to services Community initiatives Discrimination Fenland District Council
Understanding your Community Needs Assessments - Why Do We Need Them? Gypsies and Travellers – Multiple indices of disadvantage: health education employment accommodation discrimination access to services community engagement initiatives Fenland District Council
Race Equality Scheme – Duty to Promote Good Relations Irish Travellers & Gypsies Recognised Ethnic Minorities Settled Community Black Minority Ethnic Groups Migrant Workers Fenland District Council
Fenland Travellers Site Fenland District Council
PRIVATE SITE DEVELOPMENT Private Sites PRIVATE SITE DEVELOPMENT Fenland District Council
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The following outcomes will test all of the “Priority” actions. Better dialogue between all people and communities in the district Shared understanding within neighbourhoods, and between people and communities Mutual respect Narrowing inequalities gap Healthy, safe, prosperous and cohesive neighbourhoods Fenland District Council
Three key ways of living together: A shared future vision and sense of belonging A focus on what new and existing communities have in common, alongside a recognition of the value of diversity. Strong and positive relationships between people from different backgrounds. Fenland District Council
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