Police
Councils are adopting new crime strategies and youth justice plans, while police input is expected at upcoming licensing meetings.
Barking and Dagenham Council adopted its Community Safety Partnership Strategy 2026-2030 in September 2026, outlining a four-year plan to tackle crime and enhance safety. The strategy, presented at a Full Council meeting, identifies nine priority areas, including serious youth violence, violence against women and girls, and anti-social behaviour.
Separately, Brent Council adopted its Youth Justice Plan 2025-28 in November 2025, which includes contributions from the Police to its £1.7 million partnership budget. Tower Hamlets Council's Children and Education Scrutiny Sub-Committee also reviewed its Youth Service strategy in March 2026, focusing on youth participation.
Police input on public safety and crime prevention related to licensed premises is expected at upcoming licensing sub-committee meetings in Havering on 7 October 2026 and in Brent on 21 October 2026.
Key facts
- Barking and Dagenham Council adopted its Community Safety Partnership Strategy 2026-2030 in September 2026. Source
- The Barking and Dagenham strategy identifies nine priority areas for tackling crime and enhancing safety. Source
- Tower Hamlets Council's Children and Education Scrutiny Sub-Committee reviewed its Youth Service strategy in March 2026. Source
- Brent Council adopted the Youth Justice Plan 2025-28 in November 2025. Source
- The Brent Youth Justice Plan includes Police contributions to a £1.7 million partnership budget. Source
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