RESIDENTS are being invited to attend a series of Safer Neighbourhood Forums taking place across Reading next month.
The resident-led evenings will encourage those who live in Reading to get involved and give their input on what’s happening in their local community and what can be done to make it safer for residents.
They provide an opportunity to meet with officers from Thames Valley Police and Reading Borough Council to flag concerns, make suggestions, and have a say on localised crime and anti-social behaviour issues.
They take place in the following venues:
Wednesday, February 26: Whitley Wood Community Centre
Wednesday, March 5: Reading Biscuit Factory, central Reading
Monday, March 10: Norcot Mission Church
Monday, March 17: Sun Street Community Centre, east Reading
Tuesday, March 18: Coley Park Community Centre
Thursday, March 20: Argyle Community Church
Wednesday, March 26: Hexham Community Centre
Karen Rowland, Lead Councillor for Environmental Services and Community Safety, said: “We’re working really hard to make Reading a safer place which everyone can live in, visit and enjoy with confidence.
“But to help us to ensure our priorities are in line to achieve the best results, we need input from our residents to tell us what is happening in their local community and what they think is needed to help improve them.
“The Safer Neighbourhood Forums are the perfect opportunity for residents to use their voice and help us to shape a better Reading for the future.
“At these meetings residents have the opportunity to speak directly to Police, Council officers and Councillors to ensure that their issues are addressed.
She explained: “We’ve already invested in increased CCTV equipment, better lighting and the Reading Safe Space in the town centre, and we want to keep that momentum up.
“But we know there is more to do, so I urge residents to come along to the forums and let us know what needs more attention in their community to make it safer.
“We look forward to welcoming you there.”
