ASB Reform: Council Tax Rebates Proposed

Communities champion Baroness Newlove has called on members of the public to "reclaim their streets" in the fight against anti-social behaviour. Working as an ambassador against anti-social behaviour, Lady Newlove has toured the UK in the past six months speaking to people about how best to tackle neighbourhood crime. In a report, Our Vision For Safe And Active Communities, she has put forward a series of recommendations to make local areas safer. She has called for council tax rebates, or vouchers to spend on local services, to be given to those who take an active role in making their neighbourhood safer. She said, “This report sets out how we can change things by empowering local communities to reclaim their streets.” Read more on 24dash.