Northampton residents invited to meeting with police chiefs amid concerns over crime and anti-social behaviour
“It is important that statutory bodies and services take robust action to address residents concerns and work to find longer term solutions” – Councillor Farzana Aldridge
Residents in a Northampton neighbourhood are being invited to raise concerns about crime and anti-social behaviour directly with senior police officers, the police commissioner and council representatives at a public meeting.
Councillor Farzana Aldridge has organised the meeting following complaints from people living in Semilong about what they believe are increasing levels of criminal activity and anti-social behaviour.
The meeting will take place on Thursday, December 3, from 6.30pm to 8pm at Alliston Gardens Youth and Community Centre, 2 Adelaide Street, Semilong.
Northamptonshire police, fire and crime commissioner Danielle Stone, senior police officers and representatives from West Northamptonshire Council are expected to attend.
Councillor Aldridge, who represents the area on both West Northamptonshire Council and Northampton Town Council, said: "A number of residents from Semilong have contacted me as their local WNC and NTC councillor, expressing concerns about increasing levels of anti-social behaviour and criminal activity in the area.
"It is important that statutory bodies and services take robust action to address residents concerns and work to find longer term solutions."
She said the meeting would provide an opportunity for residents to speak directly to those responsible for tackling the issues.