September 2008

POLICE TASKING

There is a growing need in my opinion to have more people attend Police tasking meetings.

What are they I hear you say.

Every month there is a Neighbourhood Tasking meeting in our local area.
This is an opportunity for local residents to tell us and the local Police their concerns and decide which of these issues the police and partners should address.
This may be about anti-social behaviour, inconsiderate parking, fly tipping,
graffiti or another issue that is causing you concern.

During each meeting residents will be given the opportunity to explain the
issues they have, and then vote on which ones they want to be dealt with.The votes are then counted and the three issues with the most votes will be agreed on as the new priorities for local Police and Council Officers to be tackled in the month before the next meeting.

As well as the residents, the meetings will help bring together a panel of members who will take action on the priorities chosen. The panel can vary, but will in most cases consist of a local councillor, neighbourhood officer, environmental officer and representatives from local community groups
and businesses.
Want to know more?
Email me;
Mike.Leddy@Birmingham.Gov.UK