Community Cohesion Strategy

Our mission and aims

Our mission for delivering community cohesion is:

Together we choose to build and support:

A strong community who will get fair access to services
A place where people respect one another and enjoy safe and peaceful lives; and
Opportunities to meet together and look forward to the future

The aims of this strategy, to which the Barking and Dagenham Partnership is committed, are:

a) Fair access to services

We will ensure fair service delivery

b) Feeling safe within our neighbourhoods

We will work closely within the Barking and Dagenham Partnership in order to reduce the fear of crime. We will empower our communities to respond effectively to actions that threaten our right to live in peace with each other.

c) Creating opportunities to build respect together

We will enable our communities to get to know the borough and each other better. Through cultural events and social activities we will support and encourage a cohesive community proud of its diversity.

d) Strengthening ties within our communities

We will build and nurture a sense of togetherness. We will be honest with our community about the challenges we face and ensure that perceptions are based on facts. We will challenge myths that seek to undermine the spirit of togetherness.