Issue - meetings

Councillors and members of the public are invited to raise neighbourhood policing issues with local Neighbourhood Policing Team.

With the consent of the Area Committee this item was withdrawn.

Councillors and members of the public are invited to raise neighbourhood policing issues with local Neighbourhood Policing Team.

Inspector Brendan O'Brien (Greater Manchester Police) attended the meeting to answer questions from Councillors and members of the public in relation to Neighbourhood Policing issues within the area represented by Marple Area Committee. The following comments were made/issues raised:-

• There had been a substantial decrease in all types of crime in the first quarter of this financial year.
• The Neighbourhood Policing Team had recently been involved filming with ITV for a programme which would be aired on 30 June 2011.
• There had been 71 fewer instances of anti-social behaviour compared to the same period last year.
• The continued involvement of the Neighbourhood Policing Team in community events was welcomed.
• The recent consultation event at Stockport Town Hall involving the Chief Constable.

RESOLVED - That Inspector O'Brien be thanked for his attendance.