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The work is being spearheaded by the Strong Neighbourhoods task group, part of the Richmondshire Local Strategic Partnership, which brings together representatives from public sector agencies, the voluntary sector and the business community.

As part of this process, people who consider themselves migrant workers or part of an emerging culture are being asked to complete a short survey so the task group can focus on their specific needs.

Robin Battersby, Chair of the Strong Neighbourhoods Task Group, said: By completing this survey, you will be greatly helping us start to gather information so we can improve the cultural and social support available in Richmondshire.

In turn, that will enable us to strengthen the long-term local government responses to the needs of people living and working here.

In particular, we are asking that employers make this survey as freely available to migrant workers as possible.

The task group has also taken the lead on co-ordinating work already being done in this area, through the establishment of a working network of representatives, and is closely linked with the North Yorkshire Strategic Partnership Equalities Task Group in working on a Welcome and Information Pack that will be tailored to Richmondshire.

The survey can be completed online at richmondshire.gov.uk/bcc. Anyone interested in joining the network, or with any questions about the consultation process, can phone Robin on 01969 625142.