The SE Wales Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) Housing Strategy was prepared by Salford University on behalf of the SE Wales Partnership, a collaboration between 4 local authorities and 6 housing associations.
The aim of the strategy is to:
- Ensure that unlawful racial discrimination does not occur
- Promote equal opportunities for all ethnic groups
- Deliver a high standard of service to people from Black and Minority Ethnic communities within a framework of empowerment, Best Value and the Wales Programme for Improvement
- Provide services that are sensitive to differences in need, language and cultural practices
- Recognise the diversity of local communities and to foster good relations between the communities
- Take positive action to address existing disadvantage and encourage a more inclusive society
The SE Wales BME Housing Strategy and the household survey are available to download below:
South East Wales Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) Housing Strategy (PDF 73kb)
South East Wales Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) Household Interview Survey: Study report (PDF 181kb)
The local action plan to accompany the strategy has been developed as part of the Local Housing Strategy 2007-2012.
The Chartered Institute of Housing Cymru and Cymru Equality and Diversity Consortium have produced the following guide to assist local authorities and Registered Social Landlords deliver their responsibilities contained within the BME Housing Action Plan for Wales.
Black Minority Ethnic Housing: A Good Practice Guide for Local Authorities and Housing Associations (links to external website)
Further information
For more information about the strategy please contact Mark Jennings on 01495 235484 or email housing@caerphilly.gov.uk.