Tredworth Public Urged To Have Their Say On Crime And Anti-Social Behaviour
Written by Shaun Moore on May 8, 2010
Gloucester Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership (CDRP) will be talking to residents in High Street, Tredworth on Wednesday, May 12 to ask their views on life in the area.
Officers from Gloucester City Council, Gloucestershire Constabulary, Neighbourhood Watch, Gloucester City Homes, Gloucestershire Housing Association and the Fire Service will join volunteers from the Crime Prevention Panel and local residents to visit residents at home to ask if their lives are affected by crime or anti-social behaviour. Residents will be offered crime prevention advice as well as free Smartwater property marking and shed alarms.
Residents will be asked if they feel safe going out in the area where they live and if they would like to become part of a Neighbourhood Watch Scheme, the local resident’s association or the Barton and Tredworth Neighbourhood Partnership (where they have the opportunity to influence local policing priorities).
Police Chief Inspector Richard Burge said “The Constabulary is always keen to listen to residents, and visiting each house in the area will enable us to talk to as many members of the community as possible. We want to work together with local residents to resolve any issues and inspire confidence in us and we encourage people to find out more about their Safer Community Team, who are committed to working visibly in neighbourhoods, tackling local priorities.”
Martin Shields, Corporate Director of Services and Neighbourhoods, Gloucester City Council, said “This is another great example of partnership working where residents’ views can give us a real insight into life in an area and make suggestions for improvement. Both the Police and the Council are concerned about how crime and anti-social behaviour can impact on individuals and are anxious to make improvements wherever possible.”
Results of the survey will be analysed and reported back to residents in the near future. Similar exercises have taken place in Matson, Coney Hill and Kingsholm, all of which generally showed very positive views.
The CDRP will leave from St James’ Church, Upton Street at 10.00am and 1.00pm on Wednesday, May 12 2010.
To find out more about Neighbourhood Policing and your local SCT, please visit the Neighbourhood Policing section of the Gloucestershire Constabulary website at http://www.gloucestershire.police.uk
