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Islington and Hillingdon councils are currently implementing new strategies to enhance youth and community safety, focusing on preventing harm and reducing serious violence.
Islington Council launched its Youth Safety Strategy for 2025-2030 in June 2026, adopting a public health approach to protect young people and disrupt persistent offenders, as introduced by Councillor Sheila Chapman. The Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee discussed this strategy in June 2026.
Hillingdon Council's Cabinet endorsed a new Community Safety Strategy for 2026-2029 in February 2026, aiming to create safer neighbourhoods, reduce serious violence, and prevent harm through early intervention, as presented by Councillor Wayne Bridges. These strategies address issues related to organised criminal groups and serious violence.
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