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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Neil Lancefield

How UK councils plan to make streets safer for women and girls

English councils are set to receive new guidance on making streets more secure after a survey revealed nearly nine out of 10 women feel unsafe walking at night.

Government agency Active Travel England (Ate) said the advice will stress the importance of well-designed street lighting and establishing walking routes alongside busy roads covered by CCTV.

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