Residents of Harlow district invited to have say on crime and community safety at meeting

Residents of Harlow district are invited to attend a public meeting hosted by Roger Hirst, Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (PFCC) for Essex, to discuss local crime and community safety issues.

The meeting will take place at Passmores Academy, Tracyes Rd, Harlow CM18 6JH on Thursday 21st May 2026, from 7pm to 8pm.

It will give residents the opportunity to hear about the latest community safety activity in the district and raise concerns directly with those responsible for keeping Essex safe.

Roger Hirst will be joined by representatives from Essex Police, Essex County Fire and Rescue Service, and Harlow Community Safety Partnership, who will provide updates on local policing, fire safety, and partnership work to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour. There will also be a Q&A session with the panel.

Roger Hirst said: “Public meetings like this are a vital part of how we stay connected with our communities. It’s a chance to listen, to share what’s being done, and to work together to make Harlow district an even safer place to live and work.”

Everyone is welcome to attend. No booking is required.

The meeting is open to all Harlow district residents. No booking is required.

The PFCC holds an annual public meeting in each of Essex’s 14 districts, enabling residents to raise community safety issues directly with local partners. These meetings are key fixture in the PFCC engagement programme, a schedule which has seen more than 2,000 Essex residents consulted over the past 12 months.