Thurrock residents can have their say at PCC's next public meeting

RESIDENTS living in Thurrock have the chance to raise their crime-related questions and concerns with Police and Crime Commissioner for Essex, Nick Alston. The PCC is hosting his next public meeting to discuss local crime and community safety issues in Thurrock on Thursday April 9. The meeting is taking place at Hassenbrook Academy in Hassenbrook Road, Stanford-le-Hope. It will begin at 6.30pm until 8.30pm, with crime trends for the area, local policing and hidden harm on the agenda. A detailed briefing note for Thurrock can be read here: Thurrock Public Briefing 090415  The public will also be given the chance to ask their questions of PCC Nick Alston and Thurrock’s District Commander Chief Insp Leigh Norris, who will also speak about what actions are being taken by local officers to keep the area safe. Mr Alston said: “I encourage everyone who lives in the Thurrock area to come along to the meeting and raise the issues that matter to them around crime and policing. “As well as discussing crime trends and issues of concern in the area people also have the opportunity to ask questions of both myself and the District Commander.” “If you care about keeping Thurrock safe, please come along to the meeting and be part of the debate.” The public meeting is scheduled for: Thurrock Time: 6:30pm to 8:30pm on Thursday April 9 Location: Hassenbrook Academy, Hassenbrook Road, Stanford-le-Hope, SS17 0NS People who do not want to raise issues or concerns publicly at the meeting, can do so privately in a one to one surgery with the PCC ahead of the meeting. To ensure the smooth running of the surgeries, these are run on an appointment-only basis. Any member of the public who would like a one to one with Nick Alston can contact the PCC office directly on 01245 291600 or use the online booking form on the PCC website here: https://www.essex.pfcc.police.uk/pcc-surgeries/