Staffordshire Commissioner Ben Adams is inviting everyone who lives, works or visits Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent to have their say on the region’s policing and fire priorities, with the launch of a new consultation today (26 October).
The consultation, which will run for four weeks, is an opportunity for people to give their feedback on the Commissioner’s proposed Police and Crime Plan, and Fire & Rescue Plan 2021-2024.
The plans set out the Commissioner’s priorities for the next three years. How effectively the services perform against these plan priorities are a key part of how the Commissioner holds the Chief Constable and Chief Fire Officer to account on behalf of the public.
The plans highlight how important it is for Staffordshire Police and Fire & Rescue to work with health, councils, the wider criminal justice system and community groups to keep us safe while supporting victims.
Staffordshire Commissioner for Police, Fire & Rescue and Crime, Ben Adams said:
‘Fundamentally, these plans should result in fewer victims of crime and anti-social behaviour, fewer casualties on our roads, and fewer people who suffer due to fire or the actions of others.
‘The services can’t deal with these issues on their own. These plans emphasise the importance of strong relationships with partner organisations in delivering real, joined-up working across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.
‘My challenge, and the challenge for the services, is to get the balance right between addressing the issues that make people feel less safe, day in, day out, with tackling the serious problems which most people will thankfully never experience, but cause significant harm.
‘Have I got the balance right? Do these plans reflect your priorities, and the concerns of your community? Your views matter to me, and I want to hear from as many of you as possible.’
The consultation is available to complete online from today (26 October) until 23 November.
