BSWN Partnership Housing Council

Bristol City Council is trying to fix housing problems that specifically hurt diverse community groups, like unequal housing satisfaction and access, and the effects of indirect discrimination. The council is working on policies to enhance support for groups, including the other race and gender-diverse community, and analyzing data to uncover and lessen outcome gaps. Obstacles can arise in community-led housing development, with community groups potentially losing control due to financial or structural problems, and individuals from minority groups report experiencing bias in the private rental market. 

Policies or practices that seem neutral can have a disproportionately negative impact on certain groups. 

Research and personal accounts show that renters from marginalized groups experience bias. 

Though meant to empower, some community housing projects have had financial or structural problems. 

The Bristol City Council is working on policies related to equality and inclusion. The Bristol council uses data such as the Census to pinpoint group outcome differences and enhance services.The strategic plan of Bristol City Council addresses discrimination and centers on those affected by hate crimes. The goal of the Bristol council is to lessen disparities in service results for residents by analysing data and optimising services.