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Public forum to be held in Yeovil, Somerset – help shape policing in the area

Posted at 15:55 on 25th September 2024 in Announcements

Clare Moody standing in front of the Avon and Somerset Police logo outside the police headquarters, smiling and looking to camera

People in Yeovil and surrounding areas are being asked to join Clare Moody, Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner, and officers from the local policing team, for a public forum where they can influence the future of policing.

Clare Moody will host six forums across Avon and Somerset to hear from the public.

The final forum is happening in Yeovil at Yeovil Town Football Club, Lufton Way Brympton d’Evercy BA22 8YF on 9 October.

One of PCC Clare’s key responsibilities is to develop a Police and Crime Plan – a strategy for policing across all areas in Avon and Somerset.

Clare has created the draft plan, based on the demand issues for Avon and Somerset Police and what people told Clare their priorities are, while she was campaigning on the doorstep and talking to local people in the run up to her election in May.

Clare is now asking the public in each of the five local authority areas for ideas on how the police, communities and partners can work together to deliver against her Police and Crime Plan draft priorities.

The forums are part of a wider public consultation, which closes on 21 October and includes a survey to allow those who are unable to attend to share their ideas and suggestions. 

The forum provides an opportunity to:

  • Help shape how policing is delivered in your area
  • Share your ideas on what would work in your community
  • Find out more about the consultation on your council tax and police funding

Sign up today and be a part of shaping a safer, more effective policing strategy for Somerset

When: Wednesday 9 October 2024

Where: Yeovil Town Football Club, Lufton Way Brympton d’Evercy BA22 8YF

Time: 6 – 7.30pm

The schedule for the forum is:

  • 6pm arrival
  • 6.10 – 6.35pm presentations
    • Clare Moody, Police and Crime Commissioner
    • Police and Crime Plan priorities
    • An overview of local priorities from the neighbourhood policing team
  • 6.35pm – 7.25pm Open discussion
  • 7.30pm Close

For more information and to read PCC Clare’s draft priorities, please visit www.avonandsomerset-pcc.gov.uk/about/police-crime-plan24-29