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Illegal raves could sweep Britain this summer with many taking place around festival days.
In response, councils should tame the anarchic open-air gatherings by allocating land for "free parties" and helping organisers apply for event licenses, the Local Government Association (LGA) has said.
It is also advising authorities to keep an eye out to see where they are going to be held
Culture boss at the LGA, Cllr Chris White said: "We need the eyes and ears of local people. Some raves are nothing more than a nuisance, but others pose a serious threat to the environment and to public safety.
"Many party-goers take dangerous chemical cocktails with limited access to the emergency services putting themselves and others at great risk."
The LGA believe that raves are undergoing a rebirth from their hey-day in the 1990s, and that mobile phones and the internet have made them easier to organise than ever.
Mr Smith said: "The impact of raves can be more than just a bit of noise and a minor disturbance.
"Councils strive to keep the places where people live clean and tidy and the effects on wildlife and farmland can be irreversible, causing financial and natural ruin as a result of land being littered with human waste and rubbish.
"With the stick comes the carrot. Councils should look to set up designated sites for these events but it depends what partygoers wish to do there and whether what goes on is acceptable or not.
"The last thing councils want to do is prevent people from having a good time.
"Local authorities issue licenses for parties all the time as well as staging free street carnivals, fiestas and festivals throughout the year.
"With the support of local authorities, local police and local people can send a strong message to anybody thinking of organising an illegal rave. If they have nothing to hide, they should talk to their council about putting on a legitimate event.
"But if their motives are less honourable then they will be dealt with by using the full force of the law."
The websites Urban75 and Partyvibe are two of the many resources with a social conscience wishing to support clubbers and ravers.
In its guide to organising free raves, Urban75 implores partiers not to trash the site and "respect local wildlife".
It says: "Cleaning up keeps on the good side of locals and helps perpetuate the outdoor free partyvibe man."
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