Cllr Kate Hollern and Cllr Hazel Simmons discuss how they are tackling the rise of the far right in their boroughs.

Far right extremism across Britain is on the rise, and presenting local authorities with complex challenges they need to address. Tackling this type of radicalism and minimising the effect of marches and rallies – together with other far right activity – on local economies and community togetherness is a difficult and complex issue.