Nottingham City Council is strengthening its commitment to city centre safety with new investment in frontline roles designed to increase visibility, provide reassurance and tackle anti-social behaviour, building on successful partnership working already in place.
The Council is investing to support and expand the Safer City Partnership presence in the city centre. The red-jacketed Safer City Partnership officers provide a visible, approachable presence, helping people feel safe, offering support and acting as extra eyes and ears for partners.
Alongside this, the Council is also recruiting four new Neighbourhood Safety Officers, who will work directly in the city centre to tackle anti-social behaviour, support prevention activity and respond to issues raised by residents, businesses and visitors.
This investment comes alongside recent action by Nottinghamshire Police, which resulted in more than 200 arrests in a single month in the Old Market Square area, demonstrating the impact of coordinated enforcement and partnership working to tackle youth crime and drug-related activity.
Safer City Partnership Officers and Neighbourhood Safety Officers are already a familiar and reassuring sight in Nottingham city centre. The Council’s additional investment will help strengthen this presence further, particularly during busy periods and major events.
Together, these roles form part of a wider approach to keeping Nottingham city centre safe, welcoming and vibrant for everyone who lives, works, visits or spends time there – particularly during busy periods such as the festive season and major events.
Councillor Corall Jenkins, Executive Member for Neighbourhoods, Waste and Equalities said:
“Maintaining a safe and welcoming city centre is essential, and we are continuing to invest in visible, frontline roles that make a real difference on the ground.
“By strengthening the Safer City Partnership presence and recruiting more Neighbourhood Safety Officers, we are taking proactive action to provide reassurance, prevent anti-social behaviour and support residents, visitors and businesses. This is about being present, approachable and responsive.
“Working closely with partners, this investment shows our commitment to keeping Nottingham a safe, welcoming and vibrant city for everyone.”
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