Blackpool Race Equality Forum Launch

Held on 16th July 2009 at Arnold School, Blackpool. Thanks to everyone who was involved.

The purpose of the Forum is
-To raise awareness of race equality issues for the community at a strategic level and provide an opportunity for people from all ethnic backgrounds, to express their needs for, and their views on the services provided by Blackpool Council
-To provide an opportunity for Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) groups to be involved in the monitoring and review of our Race Equality Scheme.

We aim to listen to feedback from a range of people (including existing community groups) who live and work in Blackpool, so that we can develop and improve access to all local services for people of all backgrounds.

Meetings are held quarterly and various subjects have been discussed, such as:
Cultural celebration events
Encouraging Hate Crime reporting
Community Cohesion Initiatives
Preston and Western Lancashire Racial Equality Council Services
Joint Community Projects
Schools and Young People's issues

The Police, Fire and Rescue Services and NHS Blackpool also attend the meetings, along with representatives from a variety of voluntary and community groups.

For more information on the group, or to join, please contact Catherine Mugonyi on 01253 477117 or email equalities@blackpool.gov.uk

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