Have Your Say on Local Police Issues as ‘Policing Your Community’ Roadshow Returns

Published on: 14 Dec, 2019
Updated on: 16 Dec, 2019

Surrey Police and the county’s Police and Crime Commissioner are teaming up again in the new year to stage the next series of public engagement events across Surrey.

The “Policing Your Community” events are coming to every borough and district in the county between January 8 and February 5.

They will be an opportunity for residents to hear from Surrey police’s chief officer group on their plans and present challenges as well as to question their borough commander about their communities.

David Munro

They can also talk to PCC David Munro about his proposals for the 2020-21 council tax precept and to join in his public consultation.

All events open at 6:45pm with presentations followed by the opportunity to ask questions from 7pm.

Events are free but residents are urged to register their attendance by clicking on the link to their local events, in or near Guildford, below:

Wednesday, January 8 – Surrey Heath (Camberley Theatre)

Thursday, January 9 – Mole Valley (Dorking Hall

Tuesday, January 21 – Woking (LightBox)

Monday, February 3 – Waverley (Farnham Maltings)

Wednesday, February 5 – Guildford (Harbour Hotel)

Chief Constable Gavin Stephens said: “In the spring of this year we ran these events across all Surrey boroughs and I found it invaluable to hear from local residents.

“I am very much looking forward to starting the next series in the New Year. For us to deliver the best possible service we need to do this in partnership with our communities and I encourage you to register for your local event.”

Mr Munro said: “As we enter a new year and set the new council tax precept for policing, this is a crucial time to be involved and have your say.

“Setting the policing element of the council tax is one of the most vital tasks a PCC has to make and it is really important to me that we involve Surrey people in the decision.

“The precept increase earlier this year has meant we are soon to see an increase of 79 new officers and front-line staff across the county. These events will be an opportunity to hear how the proposal for 2020 will continue to ensure we provide the best possible service to you, the taxpayer.”

For more information on the “Policing Your Community” events visit: http://www.surrey-pcc.gov.uk/get-involved/policing-your-community-engagement-events/

This story is based on a PCC press release.