Issue MARKGRO/09/1
| Raised: | Tue 21st April, 2009 |
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| Key Theme: | Stronger Communities |
| Description: | Issue was raised by local residents as they perceived a risk and negative impact if the Gypsy & Traveller community moved near to settled communities. http://www.leicestershireforums.org/uploads/31495b589e2386e171674925.doc |
| Lead: | LCC - Community Engagement Team |
| Partners: | Age Concern, NHS Leicestershire County and Rutland |
| Recommendations: | To increase communication and activities that encourage positive dialogue, share experiences, decrease tensions and improve experiences amongst all communities. |
Actions
| What we will do: | We will seek to work with existing organisations to engage and understand the communities we live with. |
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| Progress to date: | 27/11/08 - Contact made with key individuals from Gypsy and Traveller community to share thoughts. ??/??/09 - LCC received funding to encourage Gypsy and Traveller community to work with settled community. Exploring how we can make the best use of resources with Age Concern and NHS |
| Status: | On Going |