Council and democracy

Public question time on crime

Local people will have the chance to quiz Croydon's top cop and the council's cabinet member for safety at another question time session on crime next month.

Borough commander Chief Superintendent Adrian Roberts and Councillor Gavin Barwell, the council's cabinet member for safety and cohesion will be in the hot seat for the public meeting, which is taking place in Shirley between 7-9pm, on 9 February 2010. The venue is Shirley Methodist Church, Eldon Avenue, Shirley, CR0 8SD.  

Open to all, the session will give local people an opportunity to put their crime concerns to the decision-makers, and to learn more about future plans to make the borough safer. It will provide a forum to debate the issues that matter to them with those responsible for community safety and policing in Croydon.

Members of the surrounding Shirley community are particularly encouraged to attend.

Councillor Barwell said: "We are working together to make Croydon safer and we have seen significant reductions in some types of crime. But there is still much work to be done. I know that crime and antisocial behaviour remain major concerns for many residents and businesses, and that is why it is a top priority for the council. I believe the community has an important role to play in combating crime locally, and your views matter a great deal. Please come along and get involved."

Ch Supt Roberts said: "This is an opportunity for you to tell us what you think about policing in your area - what the real issues are for your neighbourhood and what you think we should be doing to tackle them. We are here to listen and this meeting is a chance for you as the local community to help shape policing in our borough."

This is the latest in a series of public question time sessions on crime. More details including venues will be publicised nearer the time.