Campaign to keep areas safe over the summer is launched

MAJOR new initiative to keep town and city centres across the county safe over the summer was launched on Monday.

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The Safer Streets Summer Initiative launch saw emergency services and support agencies gathered together to show a united front to keep people safe from harm in our towns and city.

The united county-wide campaign will be tackling crime and antisocial behaviour across Gloucestershire. Representatives from a wide range of organisations gathered in Gloucester's Kings Square to demonstrate their commitment to public safety.

The initiative brings together a pow-erful coalition including Gloucestershire Constabulary, Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service, South Western Ambulance Service, councillors, street wardens and environmental teams, support services, local businesses, voluntary groups, and other organisations like the Probation Service and The Music Works.

The county has now entered a three-month period of targeted enforcement and community engagement in Stroud, Coleford, Cheltenham, Tewkesbury, Cirencester and the city of Gloucester.