Many people in Gateshead have a strong sense of belonging to their neighbourhood and want to live in a community with a sense of pride. We want our communities to be sustainable and cohesive – they need to be places where people share values and aspirations for the future.
What is community cohesion?
In Gateshead community cohesion is all about people being able to build strong and positive relationships with each other and making Gateshead the best place to live, work and visit.
To assist us in this aim, the Gateshead Strategic Partnership has developed community cohesion strategy and action plan for Gateshead.
The strategy contains four key themes:
Creating a fair and equal Gateshead
Our aim is to make sure that no-one in Gateshead is disadvantaged or treated unfairly because of their age, ability or disability, gender, sexual orientation, faith, ethnicity or the area where they live.
Gateshead Residents
We want all residents of Gateshead to have a strong sense of their rights and responsibilities, and to know what everyone expects of them and what they can expect in return.
Gateshead Neighbourhoods
People in Gateshead have a strong sense of identity within their local area. We want to build on this sense of identity and encourage people to become more active in their neighbourhoods and to take pride in, and celebrate, the distinct and often unique identities that make up Gateshead
Gateshead Services
We want everyone in Gateshead to have equal access to services and similar life opportunities, regardless of their age, ability, background or the neighbourhood they live in.
If you would like to know more about what we are doing to promote community cohesion, please contact Atif Bilal on 0191 433 2863 or by e-mail at atifbilal@gateshead.gov.uk|
Gateshead Together Week 2010, 25 May - 1 June
|Gateshead Together Week| is our annual celebration of communities and culture in Gateshead.
Help us celebrate by coming along to the one of the fantastic activities or events and see how easy it is to get involved with your neighbours.
More information about Gateshead Together Week
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