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Common Ground: Building Cohesive Communities

Last Updated
20 April 2026
Source
Belong Network / Local Government Association (LGA)

Resource Tags

Content Types:

Case Study Guidance

Relevant Driver(s):

1. Strengthening leadership 4. Using evidence and experience 5. Enhancing capability and culture

Specific Action(s):

1A. Take a strategic approach to equality and human rights 3A. Understand legal obligations 5A. Put in place comprehensive training programmes 5B. Promote cultural initiatives

Implementation Levels:

Advanced
Development
Foundation

Prior Knowledge Required:

Basic

Organisation Size:

Large Medium Small

Sector:

Education Health and social care Local authorities Third Sector

Role:

Board Members Equality/Diversity/Human Rights Specialists Policy Officers/Makers Senior Leaders/Management

Resource content

National guidance for local authorities on building strong, connected communities. Developed by the Belong Network and endorsed by the LGA, it covers what social cohesion means in practice, legal duties including the PSED, how to develop a local strategy, partnership working, the role of elected members, and how to respond to tensions and hate crime.

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