All communities have problems, such as: Noisy neighbours Vandalism Graffiti Abandoned vehicles Harassment and intimidation Youth nuisance Dumping rubbish or litter Damage to property Kerb-crawling So, do you know of an individual, local group or project that has tried to do something about it? If so, let us know and give them the chance to win a major new award! The Taking a Stand Awards are all about recognising those who have tackled anti-social behaviour in their area. Up to 30 awards of £1,000, plus the top award of £5,000 are waiting to be won and spent for the benefit of local communities across England and Wales.

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DrugScope is the UK's leading independent centre of expertise on drugs. Their aim is to inform policy development and reduce drug-related risk. They provide quality drug information, promote effective responses to drug taking, undertake research at local, national and international levels, advise on policy-making, encourage informed debate and speak for their member organisations working on the ground. DrugScope is supported by a variety of organisations, including Government, EU, Trusts and Foundations.

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This is the UK's home of official statistics, reflecting Britain's economy, population and society at national and local level. Summary stories and detailed data releases are published here free of charge. The link from here will take you to the Crime Statistics Page.

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