'Helped me feel safer' - Blackpool Council’s domestic abuse prevention support praised by Government

Vanessa Sims — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 13:07:48 GMT

In its report, the MHCLG highlighted Blackpool’s “innovative” use of video doorbells and said the council offered a “strong example” where security measures and specialist domestic abuse support “coordinated closely … to feel joined up for survivors”.

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'Helped me feel safer' - Blackpool Council’s domestic abuse prevention support praised by Government