Multi-Agency Meeting To Discuss Crime

The town councillors have long been concerned about the level of crime across the town, a frustration that has been exasperated by some particularly unpleasant instances in April of this year.  Despite the best efforts of the individual Police officers within Thanet the councillors can see little improvement month-on-month that would lift Ramsgate from being the second most dangerous medium-sized town in the UK (www.crimerate.co.uk/kent/ramsgate), an accolade that is totally unacceptable.

Chair of the Town Council, Councillor Steve Albon said: “There are so many people trying their hardest to make Ramsgate an enjoyable, safe and prosperous place to live, and I feel so disappointed for local residents that crime is such a prevalent part of the town’s identity at the moment.  Local residents inform me that they don’t feel safe, and this is a totally unacceptable situation” 

Ramsgate Town Council has requested an urgent multi-agenda meeting with the Police & Crime Commissioner, the MP, the Chief Constable, the Chief Inspector and the Leader and Chief Executive at Thanet District Council to discuss these concerns, specifically what is currently being done and what can be done to tackle the problem. The Town Clerk is now awaiting responses and residents will be kept informed as this plan progresses; it is not yet confirmed if residents will be able to contribute during the meeting, if this is not the case, input from residents will be sought in advance of the meeting.

Written by:
Laura Fidler,
Town Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer