Welcome booklet produced for migrant workers and new communities

A booklet has been put together by the Shropshire Partnership’s equalities forum to help people from different backgrounds settle in to life in Shropshire.

The booklet, called ‘Welcome to Shropshire’, is written in English, Polish and Russian and is designed to introduce people to their local area. It will also help people who may just be visiting or travelling within Shropshire.

Members of the equalities forum listened to experiences, views and feedback before producing the booklet to make sure it contained the right information so people could get the most appropriate help and support.

The booklet will be circulated by Shropshire Council’s community working teams who are best placed to ensure that information is reaching people at a local level. Copies will also be available at libraries, customer service points and other local community venues.

Partners such as the police, Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service, the primary care trust, voluntary and community groups, and colleges will also help get the booklet to the people who need it most.

Councillor Gwilym Butler, Shropshire Council cabinet member for community working, said: “It is important that people unfamiliar with Shropshire are welcomed to the county, and this booklet is an effective way of giving them the information they need to get started. It is not intended to be all they need, but a good way to signpost people to guidance and support to help them settle in to life in Shropshire.”

An electronic copy of the booklet is attached to this page.

25 September 2009

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