Deputy PFCC questioned at community safety meeting in Kirby-le-Soken

Posted 31st October 2024

Deputy Police Fire and Crime Commissioner Jane Gardner hosted a lively discussion on crime and community safety at a community safety meeting hosted by Cllr Mark Platt of Essex County Council.

The meeting took place on Thursday 24th October from 10am to 12pm at St Michael’s Parish Hall, Kirby-le-Soken.

Deputy PFCC Jane Gardner was invited to the meeting by Cllr Mark Platt of Essex County Council and Tendring District Council and was joined by Ch Insp Ella Latham of Essex Police and Group Manager Quentin Sage of ECFRS.

Among the subjects discussed were road safety, driver actions, anti-social behaviour and street lighting.

Dep PFCC Jane Gardner reflected on the meeting with Cllr Mark Platt in a video which can be watched here: Deputy PFCC invited to Kirby-le-Soken by Cllr Mark Platt, ECC

Dep PFCC Jane Gardner said: “Being able to hear directly from local communities is essential and we are very grateful to Cllr Platt for allowing us this valuable opportunity to connect with the people of Kirby and Frinton.”

The next PFCC public meeting is for Colchester district on Monday 11th November 2024 from 7pm to 8pm Royal British Legion Barfield Road, West Mersea CO5 8QX. All residents and businesses of Colchester district are welcome to attend.