In light of and on the back of the
introduction of the green paper on Integrated Communities announced
on March 14th. 2018, I believe a cohesive community is one where...
There is a common vision and a sense of belonging for all
communities where the diversity of people's different backgrounds
cultures and circumstances are appreciated and positivity
valued.
People sometimes find it difficult to accept the coming together of
different nations but it works both ways and, where diversity is
accepted, it can be celebrated and is a cultural education in
itself, which lends itself to a happier and more understanding
neighbourhood.
This council through the Communities and Wellbeing Overview and
Scrutiny committee has been working towards a more cohesive and
stronger community, perhaps more as individuals than as a group ,
by engaging with other nationalities and organisations to build up
a respect and understanding between each other.
We in particular as Councillors and the Council represent the whole
community and, I propose that this council, recognises our role and
responsibilities within our District by empowering members and
Officers of this council to become Community Cohesion
Champions.
Minutes:
Decision:
In light of
and on the back of the introduction of the green paper on
Integrated Communities announced on March 14th.
2018, I believe a cohesive community is one where...
There is a common vision and a sense of belonging for all
communities where the diversity of people's different backgrounds
cultures and circumstances are appreciated and positivity
valued.
People sometimes find it difficult to accept the coming together of
different nations but it works both ways and, where diversity is
accepted, it can be celebrated and is a cultural education in
itself, which lends itself to a happier and more understanding
neighbourhood.
This council through the Communities and Wellbeing Overview and
Scrutiny committee has been working towards a more cohesive and
stronger community, perhaps more as individuals than as a group, by
engaging with other nationalities and organisations to build up a
respect and understanding between each other.
We in particular as Councillors and the Council represent the whole
community and, I propose that this Council, recognises our role and responsibilities
within our District by empowering members and Officers of this
council to become Community Cohesion Champions.
Councillor Linda Wootten proposed her motion:
In light of and on the back of the introduction
of the green paper on Integrated Communities announced on March
14th. 2018, I believe a cohesive community
is one where... There is a common vision and a sense of belonging
for all communities where the diversity of people's different
backgrounds cultures and circumstances are appreciated and
positivity valued.
People sometimes find it difficult to accept the coming together of
different nations but it works both ways and, where diversity is
accepted, it can be celebrated and is a cultural education in
itself, which lends itself to a happier and more understanding
neighbourhood.
This council through the Communities and Wellbeing Overview and
Scrutiny committee has been working towards a more cohesive and
stronger community, perhaps more as individuals than as a group, by
engaging with other nationalities and organisations to build up a
respect and understanding between each other.
We in particular as Councillors and the Council represent the whole
community and, I propose that this Council, recognises our role and responsibilities
within our District by empowering members and Officers of this
council to become Community Cohesion Champions.
She made reference to the work that had been undertaken by Dame Louise Casey on community cohesion. Reference was also made to activity within South Kesteven to support the integration of different communities. She told Members about her experiences of attending citizenship ceremonies that had taken place in Grantham and the work that was being undertaken by the Jubilee Church.
The motion was seconded. During his speech, the seconder referred to two National Front demonstrations that had taken place in Grantham in recent years. He also informed Members that Grantham was home to people of over 40 different nationalities. He too referred to citizenship ceremonies that he had attended and events that had been hosted by different communities.
One Member who spoke on the motion said that they felt it was incumbent on all Councillors to represent everyone and act as a community cohesion champion and expressed some concern that the final sentence of the motion indicated that this was not happening.
17:37 – As the 15 minutes by which Council had agreed to extend the meeting had expired, it was further proposed that the meeting be extended by a further five minutes to allow the conclusion of business. This was lost and the Chairman determined that the motion should be put to the vote, then the meeting closed.
On being put to the vote, the proposition was carried.