A report from the Independent Drugs Commission for Brighton and Hove has suggested a series of measures aimed at cutting the harm of drugs. Brighton and Hove could become the first city in the country to offer safe havens for addicts.
Proposals from the Independent Drugs Commission for Brighton and Hove, have suggested that drug consumption rooms could be used, to cut the number of fatalities from substance misuse.
Misuse in the city remains incredibly high, despite the city shedding its crown as the UK's drugs death capital.
Archaeologists responsible for recent discoveries in the World Heritage Site say the proposals are a ‘sad and retrograde step’.
Senior union officials warn a combination of large scale operations and cuts are creating a “huge drain” on resources.
The EY ITEM Club predicts that GDP could be cut in half from 0.4% to as low as 0.2%.