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24/06/2004
Communities boosted in fight against anti-social behaviour
More than 70 communities across England and Wales could soon have cleaner, greener and safer neighbourhoods through projects worth £1.1 million announced today.
The 73 projects are funded by Operation Gate It, which is a government programme to improve run-down or poorly-designed areas that have become magnets for anti-social behaviour. Measures will include improving pathways and communal areas, and adding lighting, CCTV or gates.
The projects are part of the government's £75 million-campaign to tackle anti-social behaviour.
Home Office Minister Hazel Blears said: "This funding shows the government's determination to work with communities across England and Wales to tackle, not tolerate, anti-social behaviour. People who are suffering from anti-social behaviour want action on the ground and Gate It does precisely that."
Operation Gate It is delivered by national environmental charity Groundwork in partnership with the British Trust for Conservation Volunteers (BTCV).
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The 73 projects are funded by Operation Gate It, which is a government programme to improve run-down or poorly-designed areas that have become magnets for anti-social behaviour. Measures will include improving pathways and communal areas, and adding lighting, CCTV or gates.
The projects are part of the government's £75 million-campaign to tackle anti-social behaviour.
Home Office Minister Hazel Blears said: "This funding shows the government's determination to work with communities across England and Wales to tackle, not tolerate, anti-social behaviour. People who are suffering from anti-social behaviour want action on the ground and Gate It does precisely that."
Operation Gate It is delivered by national environmental charity Groundwork in partnership with the British Trust for Conservation Volunteers (BTCV).
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