Issue

Substance Misuse

13 stories · discussed at 10 council meetings · 11 councils

The concept of problematic or harmful use of drugs and alcohol. A broad concept encompassing the problematic use of drugs and alcohol.

Latest stories

  1. Barking & Dagenham adopts new crime strategy Barking and Dagenham Council has officially adopted its new Community Safety Partnership Strategy for 2026-2030, outlining a comprehensive four-year plan to tackle crime and... Barking and Dagenham 30 September 2026
  2. BUBIC to lead Haringey's substance misuse service Haringey Council's Cabinet has approved a new contract for its substance misuse peer-led, harm reduction, and outreach service, with Bringing Unity Back Into the Community... Haringey 19 September 2026
  3. H&F Council tackles cuckooing with new strategy Hammersmith and Fulham Council is enhancing its strategy to combat cuckooing, a form of exploitation where vulnerable residents' homes are taken over by perpetrators, often... Hammersmith and Fulham 20 July 2026
  4. Tower Hamlets Councillors Raise Alarms Over Youth Vaping and Substance Misuse Near Schools Tower Hamlets councillors are grappling with a significant rise in youth vaping and substance misuse, with particular alarm raised over the presence of e-cigarettes in and... Tower Hamlets 14 July 2026
  5. Brent Council Scrutiny Committee Reviews Safeguarding Adults Board Data Needs and Strategic Plan Brent Council's Community and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee has reviewed the safeguarding data needs of the borough, with a particular focus on the annual reports from the Brent... Brent 2 July 2026
  6. Brent Safeguarding Adults Board plans for future Brent Safeguarding Adults Board (SAB) has unveiled its strategic plans for the next two years, with a strong emphasis on protecting adults with complex needs and intervening... Brent 2 July 2026
  7. Hillingdon to continue substance misuse services Hillingdon Council has reaffirmed its commitment to continuing vital substance misuse and stop smoking services for the period 2026-2029, following a decision made by the... Hillingdon 23 March 2026
  8. Barnet Secures Three Years of Substance Misuse Funding, Prioritizing LGBTQ+ and Chemsex Support Barnet has secured an additional three years of substance misuse funding, set to run from 2026/27 to 2028/29, with the protected drug and alcohol budget seeing an increase. The... Barnet 17 March 2026