 | Local councils in the UK help immigrants 'fit in' 06-02-2008 The UK government has started a new initiative to help migrants fit in their
new communities. According to community secretary Hazel Blears newcomers should
receive help from local councils to make it easier for them to adapt to their
new environment and avoid unwanted behaviour. Therefore town halls will develop
information packs for immigrants that include advice on assessing local services
as well as social rules such as 'not littering, not spitting and queuing in
shops'.
According to a ten-month review conducted by the Commission on Integration
and Cohesion, such initiatives are needed in order to help councils deal with
increasing change in their local community, due to the influx of new immigrant
residents. The information packs have been developed alongside the setting up of
so-called cohesion teams to provide advice and support to local authorities. 50
million pounds have been made available by the UK government to suport local
authorities over the next three years.
Source:
Guardian
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