In its report, called After The Riots, British Future sets out a 12-point plan of policy proposals to address what it calls a “vacuum on communities policy”.
The Rt Revd Dr Toby Howarth, Bishop of Bradford, who was part of the report, said it was an “astute analysis” and made a “compelling case” for government action.
He said: “There is much good, creative and tested practice that can be drawn on, but the trauma inflicted on individuals and communities and the risk of further unrest makes the development of such a strategy an urgent priority.”
A spokesperson for the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government said: “We were heartened to see how communities came together in Yorkshire following the unacceptable unrest.
“To ensure Yorkshire and other affected areas can rebuild and put their communities back together, the government has launched a £15m Community Recovery Fund.
“Work is also under way through the cross-government Community and Recovery Steering Group, chaired by the deputy prime minister, which is focused on unearthing the factors that drove unrest and preventing them from reoccurring.”
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