Stephen Mold, Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (PFCC) and Police Sergeant Chris Stevens visited Wellingborough to meet Borough Council leader Cllr Martin Griffiths to discuss joint work to tackle anti-social behaviour in the town.
Sgt Chris Stevens, PFCC Stephen Mold and Cllr Martin Griffiths in Wellingborough.
The Borough Council of Wellingborough’s team presented their strategy to tackle anti-social behaviour – the council’s recently appointed community protection officers work with the police to enforce the town’s public space protection orders and reduce low-level crime.
The Commissioner and Sgt Stevens also heard about the council’s multi million pound proposals to redevelop the Swansgate car park, which aims to tackle these issues by increased surveillance, alongside enhancing the appearance of the well-used facility.
They also visited the Daylight Centre to see work taking place to support people sleeping rough in the town – the PFCC supported the Daylight Centre with a grant from his Safer Communities grant funding.
Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Stephen Mold said: “Keeping Northamptonshire safe is not something Police and Fire can do on their own, it is everyone’s responsibility. There is a lot of work taking place in Wellingborough to create a safe and pleasant environment and deal with all the issues of a growing town. Our local policing team is working very closely with the Borough Council to respond to local problems and I’m looking forward to seeing a programme of initiatives roll out across the coming year.”
