Mar 28, 2007
Police get an office base in Woodley again
In line with the Lib Dem policy to cut crime, Deputy Town Mayor, Councillor Kay Gilder, is pleased to announce the completion of a formal agreement with Thames Valley Police for a dedicated office at the Oakwood Centre for the neighbourhood police team to use as a base. The agreement includes a commitment from the police to hold surgeries and provide neighbourhood police officers and two police community support officers (recruitment permitting) in the town.
As soon as the necessary police equipment is installed, the local police and the PCSOs will be using the office as a base during their shifts.
Although it will not operate as a police station, it will result in the police being in the town longer during their shifts and increase the already beneficial liaison on local matters between the police and the Town Council.
People can stop PCSO Irene McKenzie (shown with Town Mayor Cllr Tony Mattingley) whenever they see her out and about. She works a shift pattern so it is not just office hours. Also, anyone can leave a message at the Town Council offices at the Oakwood Centre for her, either in person or by calling 0118 969 0356. From April she will have a dedicated police office within the Oakwood Centre as well.
For more information see the Woodley Herald February 2007 Issue 2
Thames Valley Police held a Recruitment Roadshow for PCSOs on Thursday 15th March. We should know the results soon.
The Liberal Democrats are taking the lead, proposing real action at a national level and acting to cut crime where we are in power locally. Violent crime is rising, anti-social behaviour is still a serious problem, and our prisons are overflowing.
Labour have talked tough but have failed to deliver despite 10 years in power.
The Tories are in disarray on crime. One day it’s hug a hoodie; the next it’s slap a hoodie. Who knows what the Tories stand for now? What we do know is that the last Tory government cut police numbers and let violent crime double. In fact the Woodley Tories are so far behind the times that their website is still showing their belated attempt (March 2006) to raise a petetion to implement the Woodley PCSO scheme that was already being considered by the Lib Dems.
For more information visit the Lib Dem We Can Cut Crime website today
