Community cohesion
Community cohesion is a term to describe how everyone in a geographical area lives alongside each other with mutual understanding and respect.
We live in increasingly diverse communities which face challenges due to economic migration, intergenerational differences, the impact of poverty and the growing influence of extremism. Community cohesion policies face these challenges by encouraging integration, valuing difference and focusing on the shared values that join people together.
Getting on Together – a Community Cohesion Strategy for Wales was launched on 3 December 2009.
Latest News
03/02/10
There has never been a more important time for senior staff to understand and appreciate the importance of Community Cohesion and the threat of violent extremism.
03/12/09
Local partnerships will take the lead in developing strong, resilient and harmonious communities fit to meet the challenges of the 21st Century, Social Justice & Local Government Minister Dr Brian Gibbons told community groups in Wrexham today (Thursday 3 December).
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Getting On Together and the accompanying Assembly Government Action Plan sets out our priorities for improving community cohesion.
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