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Labour Candidate welcomes cash windfall for six Essex projects
Julian Ware-Lane has welcomed the £133,000 windfall for community projects in Essex,
funded by cash and assets seized from wealthy criminals. Labour’s Home Secretary Alan Johnson announced
the £4 million Community Cashback fund, which gives local people a direct say on how criminal assets are spent in the
fight against crime and antisocial behaviour.
More than 45,000 members of the public voted on 1,225 community projects via a dedicated website, neighbourhood policing meetings and through Citizens’
Panels.
Alan
Johnson MP, Labour’s Home Secretary said: “It is only right that criminals are made to payback for their crimes.
The Community Cashback fund ensures some of their ill gotten gains are ploughed back into local communities."
“Seizing assets deprives criminals
of money, reduces the incentive for crime and promotes fairness and confidence in the criminal justice system. I’m glad
so many people have got involved either by putting forward plans to improve their neighbourhoods or voting for their favourite
project."
“This
a concrete example of the Labour Government enabling communities to come together and turn the proceeds of crime into benefits
for the many instead. It's the practical application of Labour values."
 Julian Ware-Lane, PPC
for Castle Point, said: “I am really pleased that people in Essex are benefiting from this scheme. There are six projects that will receive money, and
these are Respect Colchester, Ninefields Community Centre Project, Basildon SOS Bus, Whaddon Youth Centre, Rose Garden Restoration
and Street Pastors."
“The Community Cashback scheme is one of a range of projects set up under Labour
which gives communities a greater say in how justice is delivered."
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