Drop by and chat to safety team at events

A community safety team will be hosting a series of public drop-in events in a bid to provide residents and visitors with an opportunity to speak about matters in their community.

The East Renfrewshire Council team works seven days a week tackling a range of issues including dog fouling, littering and fly- tipping, parking and antisocial behaviour.

It works alongside a range of services in the council, including housing and young persons services and the community safety unit also provides CCTV service 24 hours per day, 365 days a year.

The series will begin in Barrhead Health Centre before moving on to Neilston.

Convenor for Community Services and Community Safety, Councillor Colm Mer r i c k said: “Ou r community safety wardens are the eyes and ears of our community.

“They patrol areas across East Renfrewshire every day and work closely with our emergency services partners to ensure residents and visitors are kept safe.

“These events are a terrific opportunity for you to speak to the team and to find out more about what they do. You can also raise any concerns you may have.

“If you can, please try to come along to one of the venues and chat openly with the team.

“As always your insight and opinions will be greatly appreciated.”

On Thursday, February 20 head along to Neilston Leisure Centre from 8am to 12.30pm and Main Street, Neilston, from 12.30pm to 4pm.

Safety concerns in East Renfrewshire can be reported via the free and confidential Ring and Report line on 0800 013 0076 from 7am to midnight.