The latest priorities for policing and community safety in the West Wight will be decided next week by local residents.
They’re being invited by the police to a public forum at the West Wight Community Centre and Youth Club in Moa Place, Freshwater on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 from 7.00pm.
Sergeant Mark Lyth, PC Matt Rumsey, PC Andy Fidler and Police Community Support Officer, PCSO Mike Thornton, are organising the meeting to discuss policing matters and answer questions.
Sergeant Mark Lyth, who leads the West Wight Safer Neighbourhoods team at Yarmouth Police Station, said: “This is one of many opportunities for residents to tell us about the community’s most important issues and concerns so their local police can put in place the right measures at the right times.
“My team and I will be giving an update on how we’ve listened and responded to public feedback from previous forums. This includes our work with the community to reduce reports of anti-social behaviour, raise awareness of cycle safety, prevent speeding, plus investigations into burglaries and suspected rogue traders.
“I would welcome as many residents as possible at the forum, but for those who cannot attend, the team are always keen to hear your views on the issues affecting the West Wight community.”
The West Wight Safer Neighbourhoods team can be contacted at Yarmouth Police Station by phoning 101 and e-mailing
westwight.snt@hampshire.pnn.police.uk For more information about the team, go online to
www.hampshire.police.uk and type in your postcode.