The Community Reassurance (CCTV) vehicle is a Peugeot Boxer van carrying mobile CCTV facilities that will relay footage to the Council’s Emergency Control Centre.
During Anti Social Behaviour Week, Wirral's Community Safety Team and partners from other organisations stepped up activity around the borough to help educate residents on how to report incidents of anti-social behaviour.
A series of inspirational events starting on 25 November - the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls - are planned in Wirral as part of 16 days of action.
Wirral Council is looking to raise awareness among residents of fraud - how people can identify it and protect themselves and local services from falling victim to it.
During the week there are several community engagement activities planned including door-knocking sessions to reassure residents and provide them with information on how to report ASB.
With the busy festive season drawing near, the week of action focuses on knife-enabled robbery, to reduce the impact this high-harm crime has on local communities.
The aims of the order are to address particular behaviours that residents have complained to the authorities about over a period of time. This includes people who are committing anti-social behaviour covering their faces to hide their identities.
After public consultation, Wirral Council – supported by Merseyside Police – is now implementing a Public Spaces Protection Order covering Alabama Way car park, which overlooks the River Mersey next to Cammell Laird shipyard.
The Freedom is a mobile exhibition, branded with anti-slavery messages promoting the national Modern Slavery Helpline where people can report any concerns they have about individuals who they think could be enslaved or exploited.
The ’30 Days 30 Ways’ campaign sees messages and tips shared from expert partners to help people prepare for a variety of potential emergencies, including floods, power cuts and accidents.
From Tuesday 24 September 2024, it will be illegal to own certain styles of zombie knives and machetes, as well as possess, sell or manufacture or transport these kind of weapons.
Police and Trading Standards officers in Wirral have been involved in a consumer protection operation targeting convenience stores selling illegal items.
