Councillor believes new strategy 'timely' given the recent riots
Belfast Council is “disappointed” that Stormont has not prioritised a Good Relations Strategy since being restored earlier this year.
The motion, forwarded by Councillor Fiona McAteer, states that the council “recognises the vital role of Good Relations programmes in supporting reconciliation in a society recovering from conflict, bringing communities together, creating shared spaces, challenging sectarian, racism and other forms of prejudice, and promoting respect for all cultural identities.
It adds that the council “registers its disappointment that an enhanced and fully-funded regional Good Relations Strategy has not been prioritised since the restoration of the NI Assembly.” Councillor McAteer said at the council’s Strategic Policy and Resources Committee on Friday: “It is timely to talk about this given the recent riots and violence. And especially with the lack of movement from the Executive Office on a Good Relations Strategy.
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