New Government funded project looks to make streets safer for residents of Warwickshire

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Agencies across Warwickshire have secured funding of £249,000 from the Home Office’s Safer Streets fund. The fund is allocated to projects designed to reduce violence against women and girls and to increase feelings of safety in public spaces.

The agencies involved, including Warwickshire County Council, the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Warwickshire, Warwickshire Police, Warwickshire’s Borough and District councils, the Probation Service and the Equality & Inclusion Partnership (EQuIP), have used the funding for projects in targeted areas across Warwickshire. These areas are Leamington Spa, Alcester, Nuneaton, Rugby and Atherstone.

In order to further engage with residents from the focused areas, the Safer Streets team will be holding community engagement days over the coming week. Specific dates are as follows:

Safer Streets Engagement Events

  • Tuesday 22 March 12pm – 2pm at Abbey Theatre – Pool Bank Street, Nuneaton
  • Wednesday 6th April 11am -2pm at Bus Station, Station Street, Atherstone

Residents in these areas do not need to book and are encouraged to come and talk to partners about safety in their neighbourhoods.