05 July 2009New Ash Green residents have the chance to discuss any local concerns and receive crime prevention advice from their local PCSO's next month.
The PCSO surgery will take place from 10.30am to 12noon on Saturday 1 September at the Village Association Offices, Centre Road in New Ash Green, when the two PCSO's for New Ash Green - Charlotte Maycock and Laura Horn, will both be on hand to speak to local people.
The surgery was one of a number of items discussed at a meeting held by the Sevenoaks District Community Safety Partnership with members of the local community to address concerns of local people around anti-social behaviour, graffiti and litter.
Actions decided at the meeting include:
In addition to the above measures, Trading Standards and Sevenoaks District Council's Licensing Team have been visiting local stores to tackle perceived problems of underage drinking in the area.
Robin Hales, Chairman of the Sevenoaks District Community Safety Partnership, says: "Although the District is the safest in Kent, as a Partnership we are continually looking at ways to make people feel even safer in their local communities. These measures will I am sure do this, and help ensure the area remains a desirable place to live."
The Sevenoaks District Community Safety Partnership brings together all of the agencies who can have an effect on reducing crime and the fear of crime. It includes representatives from Kent Police, Sevenoaks District Council, Kent County Council, Kent Probation Service, Youth Offending Service, local health providers, housing associations, the voluntary sector and Kent Fire & Rescue Service.
PCSO surgeries are held monthly in the area at the Village Association, and will also take place on 6 October, 3 November, 1 Dec, 5 January, 2 February and 1 March, each running between 10am and 12noon.
Further information can be found by visiting the community safety page of Sevenoaks District Council's website.
Full details of Police surgeries in the area can also be found in the 'Your Neighbourhood' section of the Kent Police website.
