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<p>The work of civil society partners is integral to the positive work my department
leads to build thriving, integrated communities in places across the country. Listening
to, and acting on, what local voices can tell us about their place and their lives
is at the heart of this government’s approach to tackling the complex reasons why
some groups do less well at school, earn less at work, or are more likely to be victims
of crime. MHCLG’s Integration Area programme is a good example of this. Each Integration
Area has created a Local Integration Partnership, with membership drawn from local
businesses, charities, faith organisations and many others who possess the experience,
expertise and understanding of the whole community in their place. This enables the
areas to build in representation from all communities and sectors – including across
the civil society landscape - and ensure everyone who wants to, is able to input on
the ambitious local integration strategies and other work being developed through
this innovative programme.</p><p> </p>
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