Maldon District Council and Essex Police Strengthen Partnership Through New Community Safety Hub
Published on Tuesday, 18th February 2025
Maldon District Council and Essex Police have taken a significant step forward in improving community safety by establishing a new Community Safety Hub inside the Maldon District Council Offices.
The Hub was officially launched on Monday 17 February. This initiative marks a major enhancement in joint working between the two organisations, aimed at providing a more integrated and effective response to the safety concerns of residents.
The co-location of the Council’s Community Safety team and Essex Police officers in the new hub is designed to foster closer collaboration, streamline communication, and facilitate a more coordinated approach to addressing community safety issues. By working side by side, the teams will be better equipped to respond swiftly to emerging challenges and ensure that resources are deployed efficiently where they are needed most.
Cllr Richard Siddall, Leader of Maldon District Council, said; "The establishment of the Community Safety Hub is a clear demonstration of our commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of our residents. By working more closely with Essex Police, we can address issues more promptly and effectively, providing a safer environment for everyone in the district."
Chief Inspector Paul Ballard of Essex Police added: "This co-location is a positive step towards enhancing our partnership with Maldon District Council. The Community Safety Hub will allow us to share information more effectively and work together in real time to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour in the area.
"Maldon is one of the safest parts of the county with crime is down across the district and people here are a third less likely to be impacted by crime than the force average. I am confident this facility will help us reduce it further."
The Community Safety Hub is part of a broader strategy by both Maldon District Council and Essex Police to improve community engagement and ensure that residents feel safe and supported. The hub will also be home to staff from the South Essex Parking Partnership and will also be used by other partner agencies to support local work within the District.
For more information about the Community Safety Hub or to report a concern, please contact Maldon District Council at https://www.maldon.gov.uk/report or Essex Police at https://www.essex.police.uk/.
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