Have say on new plan for policing
HALTON residents have been urged to have their say on Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) John Dwyer’s plan for policing and public safety.
The document sets out the newly-elected PCC’s vision for the constabulary’s work in the county and its priorities for the next three years and how he intends to hold the Chief Constable to account against them.
A spokeswoman for Mr Dwyer’s officer said the main priorities are to prevent and tackle crime, make Cheshire’s roads safer, deliver justice for victims, protect vulnerable people, improve public confidence in policing, and modernise the police force.
The plan also contains a commitment to increase police officer numbers in Cheshire to 2,345 – their highest level since before parliamentary briefing figures began in 2003.
He added he wants to continue to invest to ensure a “visible policing presence”.
In addition, the plan contains a commitment to make the force carbon neutral by 2040 in line with Government targets.
The commissioner has asked the public for its views on his priorities and commitments.
Mr Dwyer said “This a monumental day as I present my draft Police and Crime Plan, which has been produced with Cheshire residents’ priorities for community safety at its heart.
“The plan details how I will make the promises I made during my election campaign a reality. It also sets out how I will work with the Chief Constable and key partners to make Cheshire safer.
“Now it’s local residents’ chance to have their say on the plan before it is finalised during the autumn.
“Once implemented, the plan will be supported by a robust performance framework to ensure the Chief Constable is delivering Cheshire residents’ priorities for policing and crime.
“It will also be refreshed annually to reflect the ever-changing policing landscape.
“I look forward to hearing local peoples’ views and to continuing these conversations over the coming years to understand key concerns in our communities and how I can work with local communities to develop sustainable solutions.”
The consultation closes at 11.59pm on Sunday, August 15, whereupon responses will be analysed and amendments to the plan made before a final draft is presented in September.
To read the full plan visit: cheshire-pcc.gov.uk, and complete the survey at surveymonkey.co.uk/r/ JZS5JGD. To request a hard copy of the plan or survey, email: pcc@ cheshire.pnn.police.uk or call 01606 364 000.