Councils’ role in preventing radicalisation
A “broad and joined-up approach” is required to stop terrorism, the LGA has said, following a review of Prevent, a programme designed to stop people from being radicalised.
A “broad and joined-up approach” is required to stop terrorism, the LGA has said, following a review of Prevent, a programme designed to stop people from being radicalised.
Good practice from councils shows the potential for reducing health inequalities – if properly resourced.
The minimum age for buying cigarettes should be raised by one year annually until no-one is able to take up smoking in England, an independent review into smoking has recommended.
Smokers could increasingly turn to illicit tobacco, which can be sold for as little as half market price, to cut costs, the LGA has warned.
Putting public health services at the heart of local communities can also help revive high streets.
Councils and directors of public health have called for an urgent extension of local outbreak management funding because of rising rates of COVID-19.
The Government should cut value added tax on the sale of vaping products to help people to stop smoking.
The LGA is offering bespoke support to councils trying to reduce the number of people taking their own lives.
Councils and directors of public health have called for an urgent extension of local outbreak management funding because of rising rates of COVID-19.