Deputy Council Leader and the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex meet to discuss tackling town centre crime
On 10 January 2022 the Deputy Leader of Harlow Council, Cllr Joel Charles, met Roger Hirst, the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (PFCC) for Essex, along with police officers and the council’s community safety team to learn more about crime hotspots in the town.
The council is working with the PFCC to build on the existing proactive response to anti-social behaviour in Harlow. The visit included a walk around the town centre and a meeting between local police and council officials to talk about how to build on the partnership work already taking place to tackle anti-social behaviour and crime.
Cllr Joel Charles said:
“I was delighted to join the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex, local beat officers and the council’s community safety team for a walkabout to see first-hand what some of the key issues are in and around the town centre. One of Harlow Council’s priorities is to crack down on anti-social behaviour. It is important to work with the police, relevant criminal justice bodies, crime prevention charities and other key organisations working to address the causes of crime too. A proactive approach to crime prevention, visible policing and a joined-up approach towards tackling anti-social behaviour and crime is the best way forward. I am looking forward to working closely with the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex in the future to deliver on our shared commitment to look at new ways to cut crime in Harlow.”
