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Voices from the Community: Sarah Bunting on Advocating for Belfast’s Working-Class Neighbourhoods
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In this episode, I speak with Sarah Bunting, a Belfast City Councillor for the DUP, about her journey into politics and the importance of community advocacy.
Sarah shares her experiences growing up in a working-class estate and the challenges faced by her community, including educational underachievement, unemployment, and hidden poverty.
She discusses her work in supporting local groups with limited resources and emphasises the need for better community engagement in policymaking.
Tune in to hear her insights on how community voices can shape inclusive policies, such as accessible play parks, and her advice for effectively influencing council decisions.
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