Introducing the BME Community Forum
We are currently seeking members for a new forum we are setting up to represent a voice for the BME community in Bury.
As a member of the forum you will have an opportunity to create and change Bury Council's policies as well as being the first point of contact for consultation on areas and matters which affect BME people in Bury.
Who is membership open to?
Membership is open to all black and minority ethnic organisations in Bury who are committed to the aims of the Forum. However, we recognise that there are many people from ethnic minority communities in Britain who do not identify themselves as being black but whom, because of their ethnic origin, language, culture or religious differences share a common experience of discrimination and inequality. These people also qualify to join the BME Community Forum.
Frequency of forum meetings
The BME Community Forum will meet every 6 weeks at Bury Town Hall (around 8 to 9 times per year).
How to join the forum
If you would like to join this forum and would like to play an important role in how Bury Council delivers its future services to the BME community, then please register your interest by completing the online application form. We will then contact you with further details.
Go to the BME Community Forum application form.
More details about the Forum
Aims of the forum
- To influence and assist in shaping the policies of government, public, voluntary and private sector.
- Influence other organisations and agencies that impact on BME communities in Bury.
Terms of reference of the forum
The terms of reference are as follows:
- to provide a forum in which to discuss local issues that impact on the lives of BME communities in Bury.
- am to make change happen.
- to identify and promote examples of good practice
- to network with other organisations.
- to be the principal consultee group on policies/practices that will impact on BME communities in Bury.
- to empower local BME communities to participate in the Council’s decision making and planning processes to influence change.
Contacts
Tanveer Ahmed, Chair BME Community Forum,
14 Heywood Street, Bury, BL9 7EA.
Telephone 0161 764 6749.
adabworkcentre@yahoo.co.uk.
Saleem Ahmed, Vice Chair BME Community Forum,
Room 6, Basement, Town Hall, Knowsley Street, Bury, BL9 0ST.
Telephone 0161 253 7878.
