Home Secretary
Councils are currently discussing support for PCSO service medals and resources to combat hate and promote community cohesion.
Richmond Council voted in December 2025 to support a national campaign for service medals for Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) with 20 years of service. The council leader was mandated to write to the Home Secretary to endorse creating a decoration for PCSOs, aiming for medal equality with police officers.
Separately, Sutton Council resolved in November 2025 to write to the Home Secretary, urging support and resources for local authorities. This support is intended to help build community cohesion and actively combat racism, hate, hostility, and anti-migrant sentiment at the local level.
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