The Peace III Programme will bring together a diverse range of individuals with the common aim of challenging sectarianism and racism and building positive relations at a local level.

In order for this body to perform effectively it will be essential that members appreciate each others perspectives, understand the professional and community circumstances that other members operate within and can achieve consensus on the delivery of actions across the cluster area.

To achieve this, members will require specific training and awareness based on a training needs analysis undertaken at the outset and an attitudinal survey, which will seek to establish a ’baseline’ from which to measure change over the period of the programme. Where specific needs or challenges are identified members will have the opportunity to engage individuals with specialist knowledge e.g. on flags and emblems, paramilitary activity etc.

Members will also visit areas outside the cluster area to learn about best practice which can then be applied locally to improve delivery on the ground. In an effort to promote confidence within communities and demonstrate inclusive decision making within the cluster, a number of joint events will also be designed and hosted by the partnership.

Holywell Consultancy have been appointed by the CAN Peace Partnership to deliver this programme.

Project supported by PEACE III Programme managed by the
Special EU Programmes Body
and delivered by Newtownabbey Borough Council.