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22/09/2005
Hanson hears concerns of north Belfast community
Social Development Minister David Hanson has reinforced the Government’s determination to deliver a co-ordinated, cross departmental approach to tackling deprivation.
Mr Hanson was speaking during a visit to north Belfast today following the Secretary of State’s announcement of his enhanced role in tackling social deprivation. Mr Hanson heard at first hand from community and elected representatives about the difficulties faced by communities in the area.
The Minister said: “The Secretary of State has asked me to embark upon a process of intensive engagement with elected representatives and community leaders, particularly those from loyalist and unionist communities.
“DSD has recently provided over £2 million to community groups in north Belfast providing vital services such as education and training, advice, health and childcare. I am determined that all Government departments will place the needs of the most deprived people and places at the heart of their work. Tackling disadvantage is not easy. There is still much more that we need to do to combat deprivation in the places where it is the worst.”
During his visit to north Belfast the Minister met people involved with the Cliftonville Community Regeneration Forum and the Vine Centre which is situated in the Lower Oldpark area. Both projects are situated in wards, which are recognised as being in the top 10% most deprived areas in Northern Ireland.
(MB/SP)
Mr Hanson was speaking during a visit to north Belfast today following the Secretary of State’s announcement of his enhanced role in tackling social deprivation. Mr Hanson heard at first hand from community and elected representatives about the difficulties faced by communities in the area.
The Minister said: “The Secretary of State has asked me to embark upon a process of intensive engagement with elected representatives and community leaders, particularly those from loyalist and unionist communities.
“DSD has recently provided over £2 million to community groups in north Belfast providing vital services such as education and training, advice, health and childcare. I am determined that all Government departments will place the needs of the most deprived people and places at the heart of their work. Tackling disadvantage is not easy. There is still much more that we need to do to combat deprivation in the places where it is the worst.”
During his visit to north Belfast the Minister met people involved with the Cliftonville Community Regeneration Forum and the Vine Centre which is situated in the Lower Oldpark area. Both projects are situated in wards, which are recognised as being in the top 10% most deprived areas in Northern Ireland.
(MB/SP)
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