Council and democracy

Public question time on crime

In the first meetings of their kind, Chief Superintendent Mark Gore and Councillor Steve O'Connell will address residents, providing information on all that is currently being done to tackle crime and related issues and to give details of measures planned for the future. People will also be given the opportunity to pose their own questions directly to those responsible for policing and security in the borough.

Three open meetings will take place at venues around the borough during the month of May:

• Tuesday 1 May, 7.00 - 9.00PM
  Old Lodge Lane Baptist Church, Reedham Park Avenue, Purley
• Thursday 17 May, 7.00 - 9.00PM
  Beulah Junior School, Beulah Road, Thornton Heath
• Tuesday 29 May, 7.00 - 9.00PM
  Croydon Town Hall, Council Chamber, Katharine Street, Croydon

(For more details, download the file at the end of this page.)

Councillor Steve O'Connell, deputy leader of the council and cabinet member for public protection and crime reduction said: "Much is already being done across the borough to deal with crime and antisocial behaviour including an increase in Neighbourhood Enforcement Officers, more police on the streets and a Safer Neighbourhood Team in every local community.

"However these meetings will provide us with an invaluable opportunity to inform people of what is being done to tackle crime in their area and more importantly, will give individuals the chance to talk face-to-face with us. By listening to their concerns we can work together more effectively to deal with the problems.  We look forward to hearing residents' views."

Borough Commander, Chief Superintendent Mark Gore, said: "Although recent police statistics show that there were fewer victims of crime in Croydon than the previous year and that the chances of actually being a victim of crime are very small, we are fully aware that crime and the fear of crime is still a major concern for many. By holding these meetings we want to give the public the opportunity to raise crime concerns with those of us who are directly responsible for policing and security in the borough."