Nottingham City Council is announcing £934k of funding to provide 20 new Community Protection Officers (CPOs), helping to tackle anti-social behaviour and keep Nottingham’s neighbourhoods cleaner and safer.
It is part of a wider programme of £20.4 million aimed at improving important frontline services in the city. The investment will support the council’s Respect for Nottingham programme, delivering visible improvements to streets and neighbourhoods alongside additional frontline officers working to keep the city clean and safe.
The additional officers will help tackle issues residents and businesses raise, including anti-social behaviour, littering, fly-tipping and other environmental concerns.
The investment will bring the number of CPOs posts up to 60, once recruitment is completed. The team will help prevent crime before it happens, maximise visible presence in neighbourhoods, and increase the council’s ability to manage low-level issues quickly.
Acting as additional eyes and ears on the ground, the officers provide a visible and approachable presence, helping people access support, reporting concerns to the relevant agencies and working closely with partners to address issues affecting the city centre. They also play an important role in supporting businesses, engaging with visitors, and helping people feel safe and welcome when spending time in Nottingham.
Councillor Matt Shannon, Executive Member for Community Protection, Neighbourhoods and Equalities, said:
“We are building back Nottingham by investing in the frontline services residents want to see: more officers in our neighbourhoods, tackling anti-social behaviour and taking action to keep our streets clean and safe.”
“This investment is part of the Council’s wider ambition to improve frontline services and make Nottingham a safer and cleaner place to live and visit.”
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