Community Safety is the topic on the table at a joint Council and Victoria Police community forum this October.

The event, part of Council’s Community Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Strategy, will explore topics including crime prevention, youth projects and local strategies.

Mayor Ricky Kirkham said the forum would bring the community together for information and discussion on the topic of safety.

“We know safety is an important priority for our community and we have been working with the police and the community on a range of solutions,” he said.

“This forum will be a way to update the community on what the police and council are doing in the local community.”

There will be a panel of speakers addressing topics including young people, family violence, alcohol and drugs, crime prevention and road safety.

A short Q&A session will follow.

Whittlesea Police Inspector Andrew Falconer said police knew many residents were concerned about what is going on in the area in relation to safety.

“At the forum we will be offering people the opportunity to complete a brief survey to help inform our future planning. We also intend to clarify how we police issues and about some of the methods and programs we use to combat different areas of road policing, crime and perceptions of crime.”

What: Community Safety Forum
When: Thursday, October 12, 7pm-9pm
Where: Woodstock Theatre, Plenty Ranges Arts and Convention Centre
RSVP: Whittlesea.vic.gov.au/events or call 9217 2192