Tackling serious violence in Swindon will be on the agenda when partner organisations and professionals meet for a special summit at the end of the month.
Organised by Swindon Community Safety Partnership, the Youth Safety Summit will see Swindon Borough Council, Wiltshire Police, and the Police and Crime Commissioner’s Office, join more than 100 other professionals at STEAM on 31st October to form plans on how to combat serious violence, which will be shared with the public.
Following the event, the Partnership’s inaugural public meeting will take place from 5pm to 7pm at the museum and will unveil current priorities and strategies to combat the issue.
Residents will also be able to meet the people, and the organisations they represent, who are working hard to make changes within the community and have any questions they might have answered.
Residents will also be able to meet the people, and the organisations they represent, who are working hard to make changes within the community and have any questions they might have answered. to attend are asked to register their interest here.
The event is free, and refreshments are provided.
Pre-submitted questions from residents can be emailed to SwindonCSP@Swindon.gov.uk.
This marks the beginning of a series of autumn forums, with additional events at community hubs announced soon.
Councillor Jim Robbins, Leader of Swindon Borough Council, said: “One of the main priorities of this administration is to fight the rise in violent crime in the Borough and this summit is an important first step.
“We want to make sure Swindon is a safe and welcoming place to live and we’re committed to doing whatever we can.
“This is just the start of the partnership’s work and I’m looking forward to the group going out into the community and working with residents directly.
“If you want to get involved, please attend this initial event and submit any questions you might have.”
