Violence Against Women and Girl
Councils are updating strategies and policies to address violence against women and girls in housing, safety, and licensing.
Tower Hamlets Council adopted a new domestic abuse policy for housing services in March 2026, aiming for a consistent, trauma-informed, victim-centred response to residents experiencing abuse. In February 2026, Hillingdon Council's Cabinet endorsed a new Community Safety Strategy for 2026-2029, which includes tackling violence against women and girls as a key priority.
Westminster City Council is overhauling its licensing policy, with updates to integrate provisions for Violence Against Women and Girls, slated for re-publication by October 2026. This follows Hackney Council's approval of a new Eliminating Violence Against Women & Girls Strategy 2025-2029 in November 2025.
Key facts
- Tower Hamlets Council adopted a new domestic abuse policy for its housing services on March 27, 2026. Source
- Hillingdon Council's Cabinet endorsed a new Community Safety Strategy for 2026-2029 in February 2026. Source
- Westminster City Council's updated licensing policy, addressing Violence Against Women and Girls, is slated for re-publication by October 2026. Source
- Hackney Council approved a new Eliminating Violence Against Women & Girls Strategy 2025-2029 on November 24, 2025. Source
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