18 January 2011, 11/11
Face the People 2011
Have your say on how anti-social behaviour is tackled in West
Lancashire at the annual Face the People event. The public meeting,
on March 2, will this year focus on how the West Lancashire
Community Safety Partnership works to combat anti-social behaviour
across the borough.
The event, at Skelmersdale Ecumenical Centre, Northway, also
will allow residents to speak to members of the partnership and
give feedback on how they feel crime and the fear of crime is dealt
with. Last year’s meeting was a resounding success, with more than
180 people attending to listen to presentations from partner
organisations and ask questions.
At the event will be a panel of senior representatives from West
Lancashire Borough Council, Lancashire Police, Lancashire Fire and
Rescue Service, and Lancashire County Council. The panel are there
to meet the public to hear their issues and let them know about
action that they have taken or will consider taking to tackle any
concerns.
William J Taylor MBE, chairman of the West Lancashire Community
Safety Partnership, said:
"This event is a great opportunity to listen to community
concerns, inform residents about actions that we are taking in
response to local priorities and trying to solve problems
together.
Ensuring that we engage with our local communities is crucial in
increasing public confidence and reassurance. By all working
together we can ensure that West Lancashire remains one of the
safest places to live, work and visit."
Councillor Paul Greenall, portfolio holder for Community Safety
at West Lancashire Borough Council, added: "The partnership is
trying hard to work with all the communities in West Lancs to
ensure their views are heard.
Face the People is an excellent opportunity for anyone who wants
to have their say to do so. It’s important that any issues people
may have are addressed."
The meeting will again be compered by Dave Guest, BBC North
West’s chief reporter. Entrance is free of charge but to guarantee
a place residents should confirm their attendance. Refreshments
will be served from 6.30pm for a 7pm start.
To reserve your free place, please visit face the
people
Email: jill.jones@westlancs.gov.uk or
call 01695 577177.
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