A visit from the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government!
Visits from the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG)
In early March, leaders in North Tyneside, Newcastle and Sunderland welcomed visitors from the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government.
In North Tyneside, our guests were given a tour of North Shields, visiting different locations where action took place and change was achieved. This included the bin and zebra crossing outside St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School; the transformed Alexander Scott Park; and the CAMHS clinic where students at St Thomas More Catholic High School campaigned for change to their clinic.
In Newcastle, there was a tour of similar institutions in the West End followed by a round table event with leaders from across Tyne & Wear Citizens.
Chompa Begum, leader at the Sunderland Bangladesh International Centre and member of our Tyne & Wear Citizens Leadership Group, describes the visit in Sunderland...
"We were delighted to welcome the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government’s Local Government Strategy & Social Cohesion team on 12th March for a productive and insightful visit. Organised by Tyne & Wear Citizens, held at Sunderland Bangladesh International Centre.
The visit was led by Ben Greener, the Deputy Director for Local Government and Communities. The team spent the day with us, engaging in meaningful conversations about the development of civic alliances, the challenges our community faces, and the ways we can build stronger, more resilient institutions.
The discussions focused on important issues, including how to address the underlying factors contributing to unrest and far-right agitation, and the vital role community organising can play in responding to these challenges. We are grateful to everyone who attended, shared their experiences, and contributed to these conversations.
We look forward to continuing our collaboration with the Ministry, working together to find solutions that foster positive change and ensure our communities are stronger, more sustainable, and able to thrive for generations to come. Thank you all for your commitment to making a difference."
