Equality Objective 3: Address inequalities particularly those faced by Bangladeshi and Somali communities

No.	Action	Strategic Plan Priority	Division Lead(s)	Cabinet Portfolio(s)
3.1	We will refresh and extend our partnership on race inequalities and ensure it is having a sustainable impact. We will also respond to regional best practice- advocated by London Councils - to ensure we are at the forefront of tackling race inequality.	Priority 6: Empower Communities and Fight Crime	Strategy, Improvement & Transformation	Cabinet Member for Equalities & Social Inclusion
3.2	We will support a dedicated resource centre for the Somali community, which is underrepresented in employment and local institutions, run by community members and open to the public.	Priority 6: Empower Communities and Fight Crime	Property and Major Programmes	Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Inclusive Development & Housebuilding / Cabinet Member for Equalities & Social Inclusion
3.3	We will work with the Somali community to identify, understand, and address the needs of the community.	Priority 6: Empower Communities and Fight Crime	Strategy, Improvement & Transformation	Cabinet Member for Equalities & Social Inclusion
3.4	We will provide specific refuges for women from Black, Asian and Multi-Ethnic backgrounds who flee domestic abuse, and assess the needs of the queer community in relation to domestic violence.	Priority 6: Empower Communities and Fight Crime	Integrated Commissioning	Cabinet Member for Health, Wellbeing and Social Care

Note: The measures provide an overall indication of the direction of travel of the Equality Objective. They do not correspond to each action.

No.	Measure	Source	Direction of travel
3A	Number of Black, Asian and Multi Ethnic Women accessing refuge provision	LBTH Performance Measure	Up
3B	Number and percentage of members of council leisure centres who are from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds	LBTH Performance Measure	Up
3C	Reduce the ethnic (White and BAME) gap in employment rate	Borough Equality Assessment	Down
3D	Number of Somali Groups delivering activities from the Somali Hub	LBTH Performance Measure	Up