Riots

Councils and communities join together to restore the streets

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19 Aug 11

English councils have been ‘inundated’ with offers of help from the public as they lead the recovery from this month’s riots.
Councils count the cost of clean-up

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18 Aug 11

Councils in England fear that the government schemes to cover the cost of the damage caused by the riots might leave them out of pocket, leading to uncertainty over what support they can offer those...
All government policies to be reviewed following riots

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15 Aug 11

Prime Minister David Cameron has announced a 'no holds barred' review of government policy in the wake of last week's riots in England.
Cameron sets up riot recovery funds for councils and businesses

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11 Aug 11

The prime minister has pledged £10m to help councils with the recovery operation after this week’s riots.
Police 'should not have to pay for riot damage'

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10 Aug 11

Police authorities have renewed calls for the repeal of the 1886 Riot Damages Act following a fourth night of disorder and mass theft across England.
Councils clear up after the riots

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9 Aug 11

London's councils have been cleaning up the damage following a third night of rioting and looting across the capital.

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