Police on board to tackle community concerns in Haslingden
Thursday, 05 April, 2012
NEIGHBOURHOOD police officers are getting on board to tackle community concerns in Haslingden.
On Tuesday 17 April, members of the public are being invited to visit their local neighbourhood policing team who will be on board 'STAN' the van - a specially converted vehicle, which is aimed at bringing public services closer to communities. The van will be parked on John Street car park and officers will be available between 11am and 2pm.
STAN (Services To A Neighbourhood) is shared between Rossendale, Pendle and Ribble Valley Borough Councils supported by Lancashire County Council's Help Direct and aims to help residents to find answers to a range of issues such as crime prevention, council tax, energy efficiency, hiring a handyman and debt advice amongst other services.
Community Beat Manager PC Claire Downs said: "We decided to re-launch the area's PACT meeting which had previously taken place at Haslingden library. It will be run as a drop in service rather than a formal meeting and by making this change we hope the public will feel more comfortable about attending and speaking with local officers.
"Anyone who can't make it on 17 April can come along to further drop in sessions which have been arranged for 29 May, 10 July and 21 August."
