Southend Safer Streets Funding
Key Questions
What is the Southend Safer Streets Funding initiative?
The initiative is a £126k pilot funded by £101k from Essex PFCC matched by £25k from Southend Council. It employs a multi-agency approach to tackle shoplifting, anti-social behaviour (ASB), and Class A drugs. The project aims to boost safety and High Street vitality.
How much funding has been allocated to the Safer Streets pilot?
A total of £126k has been secured, with £101k from Essex PFCC and £25k matched by Southend Council. This funding supports a targeted pilot in Southend. It focuses on key local issues to enhance community safety.
What problems does the Safer Streets pilot address?
The pilot targets shoplifting, anti-social behaviour (ASB), and Class A drugs through a multi-agency collaboration. It seeks to improve safety and revitalise the High Street. The project is currently in development.
Essex PFCC £101k matched by £25k Southend Council for £126k pilot tackling shoplifting, ASB, Class A drugs with multi-agency approach. Boosts safety/High Street; echoes parking curbs and beach PSPOs.