A LEADING Harlow councillor has called for a full investigation into the effects of domestic abuse in Harlow during Covid-19.

Harlow Common councillor, Maggie Hulcoop has made a submission to Harlow Council’s Scrutiny Committee.

Among the issues, cllr Hulcoop wants to see investigated are:

To establish the extent of domestic abuse in Harlow during lockdown

To identify what support, including financial support, the Council can provide

To enable organisations to seek any national Government support

To help address any shortfall in provision of refuge services

To address long term issues of support for victims, especially regarding housing

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The committee will sit on Tuesday September 1st at 7.30pm via the Harlow Council YouTube channel.