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Anti-social behaviour: LGA statement on new Victims’ Commissioner report

“The LGA is working with councils to advise government how to achieve its stated aim of tackling anti-social behaviour."

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Riots and disorder: LGA update

“It is with relief that we have not so far seen a repeat of the extremist far-right violence, racism and thuggish behaviour that has brought fear and distress to so many people and blighted communities up and down the country.

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LGA statement on social unrest

Cllr Louise Gittins, Chair of the Local Government Association said: “The unrest and violence we have seen around the country has been deplorable. As always, councils are striving to unite communities and not divide them and are leading local responses to protect communities from those who seek to sow division. “While it has been encouraging to see the community spirit and response in the wake of these awful incidents, with residents and businesses helping to clean up areas and repair damage, we know that it will take much longer to resolve community tensions. "The LGA is supporting councils

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Khan review of social cohesion – LGA response

“This important report reflects our concerns around the growing threat to democracy and social cohesion posed by conspiracy theories, disinformation and extremist activity, in particular the appalling abuse of councillors."

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New licensing regime needed to tackle rogue shisha bars

Tougher new powers are needed to crack down on shisha bars that breach smoking laws and are linked to anti-social behaviour

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Extremism: LGA statement

"Investing in a long-term approach, which includes a multi-agency support offer for those at risk of radicalisation, is vital in addressing some of the wider issues that may contribute to individuals becoming radicalised and create tensions in our communities.”

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LGA response to the Domestic Abuse Commissioner's report into local domestic abuse services

“Only with long-term, reliable funding, can councils help safeguard individuals and families from the physical and psychological harm caused by domestic abuse."

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King's Speech: LGA statement on Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill

“Councils want to work with government to protect local places from attacks."

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LGA: National Partnership Policing Agreement being rolled out too quickly 

"We are concerned that this is being rolled out too quickly, with inadequate local engagement meaning that other agencies risk being unable to pick up any increases in demand for their services."

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‘Stopping terrorism requires a broad and joined-up approach’: LGA responds to Prevent review

“We have long argued that stopping terrorism requires a broad and joined-up approach. Investing in a long-term approach, which includes a multi-agency support offer for those at risk, is vital in addressing some of the wider issues that may contribute to individuals becoming radicalised and create tensions in our communities.

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