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BBC News
08-07-2025
- BBC News
Views on crime wanted to help Cornwall 'feel safe'
Cornwall residents are being asked for their opinions on the levels of crime and antisocial behaviour in their Have Your Say survey has been commissioned by Safer Cornwall, which is a group of organisations, including Cornwall Council and Devon and Cornwall Police, which "work together to make sure Cornwall's communities feel safe".It is hoped the results will shape how the partnership carries out the Safer Cornwall Partnership Plan, which wants to tackle antisocial behaviour and drug use, domestic abuse, sexual violence and Cornwall said the survey would allow the group to "work out the best solutions together to make sure Cornwall is a safe place for everyone." "The more people who complete it, the better our understanding will be of the key issues facing our communities and how to tackle them." said councillor Thalia Marrington, cabinet member for community safety and public health."We want to create vibrant, safe, and supportive communities where people help each other to live well and the results of the Have Your Say survey will help equip us with the knowledge to achieve this."The survey can be accessed on the Let's Talk Cornwall website until 31 August.
BBC News
04-07-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Billericay pub's late closure plan sparks resident's concerns
Residents have said they fear anti-social behaviour will increase if a pub near their homes is allowed to open until 02: Crown in Billericay, Essex, currently closes at 01:30 but its owner, Greene King, has applied to keep it open for an extra resident claimed if the venue was granted an extended licence it would be "a beacon to troublemakers and drug dealers".Greene King said it was supporting its self-employed tenant and claimed the operator had successfully run the pub "for years as the proud heart of the local community". Basildon Council has received 56 objections and 12 supporting representations after the pub applied for its licence to be present, The Crown can offer alcoholic drinks, live and recorded music and late night refreshment until 01: proposed extension would see the conditions continue until 02:00, if the council approved the some residents have complained to the council about possible increased noise and anti-social said: "I am terrified at the prospect of this happening until 3am and beyond."Granting a licence until these ungodly hours will serve as a beacon to troublemakers and drug dealers. Crime will inevitably follow. I beseech you to reject this application."Another complained the prospect of more people being drunk and disorderly outside the pub was unacceptable."If allowed this proposal would give local residents cause to fear for the safety of their homes and property," they claimed.A spokesman for Greene King said: "The tenant is the longstanding operator of The Crown, who has successfully ran the pub for years as the proud heart of the local community in Billericay."The application will be discussed at a later date. This article was written by a trusted journalist and then edited for length and style with the help of AI, before being checked again by a BBC Journalist. It's part of a pilot. Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
BBC News
04-07-2025
- BBC News
Peterborough project to tackle organised crime to be reviewed
A project to help tackle organised crime and make people feel safer in part of a city is facing funding Alliance project in the Millfield and Lincoln Road area of Peterborough was formed in 2023 through the Home Office's Clear, Hold and Build strategy. Led by Cambridgeshire Police in partnership with the city council, it focuses on disrupting criminal groups and maintaining safe spaces. A report to be put before a council scrutiny committee on 10 July said there was "limited capacity and interest within community groups" to engage with the project. In 2022, the Millfield and Lincoln Road was chosen as the project area after it identified as a suitable location. Joint enforcement between the police and council has seen several successful measures, including the seizure of cigarettes and vapes, cash and a number of closure orders on premises in the Lincoln Road area. The Local Democracy Reporting Service said cases included the seizure of 700,000 cigarettes with a value of £200,000, 20,000 vapes at a value of between £20,000 and £40,000 and £115,000 in report added: "Whilst there have been pockets of work on specific projects, it remains challenging to gain more widespread community involvement."There is no funding available from the Home Office to develop projects or initiatives. This makes investing in community-based projects difficult to achieve unless external grant funding opportunities can be identified."Recommendations for the delivery of the project included a review of the current structure, open face-to-face meetings within the community and remapping of the geographical area for Alliance. The council's economy, inclusive growth and environment scrutiny committee is recommended to review and comment on the progress of Alliance to date and review the future delivery of the project. Follow Peterborough news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
CBS News
02-07-2025
- CBS News
How to watch: Minneapolis leaders discuss Fourth of July safety
Why is the Fourth of July celebrated by lighting fireworks? Why is the Fourth of July celebrated by lighting fireworks? Why is the Fourth of July celebrated by lighting fireworks? Minneapolis leaders will discuss community safety during the Fourth of July holiday at a press conference Wednesday morning. Minneapolis Community Safety Commissioner Toddrick Barnette, with Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara and other public safety officials will share more information about fireworks safety, water safety and impaired driving. The news conference comes after years of fireworks-related chaos on Fourth of July in the city. Last year, 20 people were charged with rioting after they allegedly shot fireworks at people, cars and police in Dinkytown. In 2023, several dozen people set off fireworks near Bde Maka Ska, hitting buildings and cars. How to watch What: Fourth of July safety press conference Fourth of July safety press conference When: 11 a.m. on July 2, 2025 11 a.m. on July 2, 2025 How to watch: You can watch the press conference live in the player above, on the CBS News Minnesota app or on YouTube. Parts of Bde Maka Ska Parkway will be closed on Fourth of July in an effort to stop large volumes of vehicles gathering during the holiday, the Minneapolis park board said. The Stone Arch Bridge and West River Parkway are also among several other areas that will be partially closed on the holiday.
BBC News
30-06-2025
- BBC News
Events across Hull aim to help tackle anti-social behaviour
Hull residents concerned about anti-social behaviour are being invited to a series of drop-in events across the police and fire service representatives will be at the Not Where I Live Week sessions, with people able to raise their concerns about any ongoing City Council leader Mike Ross said the week-long event was a chance for residents to "provide extra opportunities to tell us about any issues".The authority said its neighbourhood nuisance team received about 3,500 reports a year of anti-social behaviour, and dealt with about 1,300 people creating a nuisance. "Creating safe and welcoming neighbourhoods is one of our priorities now and for the coming decade," said Ross."We know how important this is to people, and part of it is ensuring we tell people about the help available and how to get it."The first event is at Northpoint Shopping Centre on Tuesday between 10:00 and 12:00 BST.A list of the other events can be found on the council's to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
