IN OCTOBER we usually celebrate Black History. This month we are looking at how Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Councillors are making new history.
“#OperationContinuum an intelligence-led, phased operation established in response to ongoing reports of drug dealing, drug use and associated criminality. Working hard with intelligence from residents. Only in @TowerHamletsNow.” Cllr Asma Begum, Bow West, Tower Hamlets, Deputy Mayor and Cabinet Member for Community Safety, Youth and Equalities, Twitter, 2nd December – accompanying an announcement that 15 people have been arrested for drugs offences in Tower Hamlets, Essex and Herts. We await a follow-up Tweet on what Tower Hamlets Council is doing to help drug users detox and rehabilitate and to help young people avoid drug use.
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