Serious Violence Duty funding
Bexley Council adopted a strategy to tackle serious youth violence, prioritising investment in specialist roles.
Bexley Council adopted a new community safety strategy in July 2026, which includes a commitment to tackling serious youth violence. The strategy, approved by councillors, aims to bolster crime prevention and early intervention efforts across the borough. It prioritises investment in specialist roles, such as coordinators for violence reduction and violence against women and girls, to maintain strategic oversight.
The strategy outlines a wide programme of activity to address serious violence, encompassing training, outreach, and targeted interventions. This includes school workshops, mentoring programmes, and community engagement projects. The council's approach focuses on prevention and early intervention to reduce incidents of serious violence within the community.
Key facts
About this summary
This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 30 September 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.