drug dealing
Councils are developing strategies to address drug dealing as part of broader community and youth safety initiatives.
In July 2026, the Ealing Safer Neighbourhood Board was scheduled to discuss a significant rise in drug dealing in Southall. This follows Hillingdon Council's Cabinet endorsing a Community Safety Strategy in February 2026, which aims to address residents' concerns about drug dealing, among other issues. Islington Council also launched a Youth Safety Strategy in June 2026, focusing on preventing harm and disrupting offenders.
Local councils are addressing drug dealing, the illegal sale of controlled substances, as a key component of broader community safety efforts. These strategies are often developed through public consultation and strategic needs assessments, aiming to create safer neighbourhoods and protect young people. Concerns about drug dealing have also been raised by residents in relation to premises licence applications.
No upcoming council meetings are currently scheduled to discuss drug dealing, based on the available information. Councils continue to implement their respective strategies, such as Hillingdon's Community Safety Strategy (2026-2029) and Islington's Youth Safety Strategy (2025-2030), to tackle this issue.
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