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Indies urged to join Community Alcohol Partnerships to cut underage drinking

Officers have committed to having more of a presence around certain stores who reported an uplift in antisocial behaviour

ID Under 25 Community Alcohol Partnerships cut underage drinking

Independent retailers wanting more support from local police in tackling antisocial behaviour and making age-related sales are being encouraged to join a Community Alcohol Partnership (CAP).

Made up of retailers, local authorities, police, schools, neighbourhood groups and health providers, the partnerships work together to make a positive difference to the health and well-being of young people.

Director Kate Winstanley told betterRetailing there is a “clear role for independent retailers to play”. She said: “We help give store owners a feeling that they are part of the solution, and help them to avoid feeling isolated within their own community.”

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