Have your say on local policing issues

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The consultations will be chaired by the divisional commander, chief superintendent Johnny Gwynne or the deputy divisional commander, superintendent Russell Irvine and they will be supported by the local senior management and community police officers.

Local MPs, MSPs, councillors, community leaders, and representatives from the local council and voluntary organisations will also be invited to attend the meetings which will be held at various venues throughout the local area.

Superintendent Irvine said,"Listening to the concerns of local people is very important to us and it greatly influences our thinking as to what our priorities should be as we work with our partner agencies. Last year it was very clear that the biggest concern was antisocial behaviour and we responded by launching a series of successful hard hitting local initiatives targeting antisocial behaviour, youth disorder and violent crime."

"This year we will report on the previous twelve months and present our draft policing plan for next year. We will then open up the discussion with everyone present being given an opportunity to express their views."

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It is hoped that young people and parents will be better represented this year.

Superintendent Irvine explained, "There was a noticeable absence of young people and parents at the meetings last year and we hope this will be better this time around. Young people are most at risk on our streets and they often find themselves the focus of our efforts to maintain law and order. We would like to address this by working with the local council and voluntary organisations to offer more healthy and interesting things for young people to do. My hope is that this will help occupy their spare time and keep them out of trouble. It might also help to break down the suspicion and hostility that can sometimes exist between different generations".

"What I would particularly like to see at the meetings are adults willing to become involved in helping to run local youth groups, such as Scouts, Guides, youth clubs etc. Volunteers I have spoken to tell me it is really rewarding when you teach a young person a new skill but I realise that the prospect of doing so can be quite daunting. We therefore plan to have experienced volunteers present to offer advice and answer questions anyone may have. No one will be asked to commit there and then but my hope is that at least some people will mull it over and then decide to play a part in making their local community a better place to live and grow up in".

"So please, if you care about your community and the way it is policed, come along and 'Have Your Say".

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Public consultation meetings

Venue	Date	Time
Craigielea primary school, Ferguslie Park, Paisley	25 October 2007	7pm - 9pm
Williamsburgh primary school, Lacy Street, Paisley	28 October 2007	2pm - 4pm
Glenburn community centre, Fairway Avenue , Paisley	1November 2007	7pm - 9pm
McKillop Institute, Main Street, Lochwinnoch	4 November 2007	2pm - 4pm
Renfrew Town Hall, (small hall), The Cross, Renfrew	8 November 2007	7pm - 9pm
Bargarran primary school, Barrhill Road, Erskine	13 November 2007	7pm - 9pm
Gallowhill primary schoool, Netherhill Road, Paisley	14 November 2007	7pm - 9pm
Linwood Tweedie Hall, Ardlamont Square, Linwood	20 November 2007	7pm - 9pm
Foxbar community centre, Amochrie Road, Paisley	22 November 2007	7pm - 9pm
Johnstone Town Hall, Ludovic Square, Johnstone	25 November 2007	2pm - 4pm

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