Mini week of action comes to Kingswood - 15 July 2009

South Gloucestershire Council is leading on a mini week of action which takes place in Kingswood from today, Wednesday 15, to Saturday 18 July to improve the quality of life for residents and traders.

There will be high visibility patrols from all agencies taking part including officers from the council, Safer South Gloucestershire, Avon & Somerset Constabulary and Avon Fire & Rescue Service.

Some of the events taking place during the day and at night include:

■ Council and police involved in operations on Friday and Saturday nights, tackling binge drinking as part of a summer campaign called Know Your Limits

■ Avon Fire & Rescue open day at Grimsbury Farm on Friday 17th

■ Officers from all agencies will be out and about talking to residents and providing advice and support to communities on how to make their communities even safer

Cllr Heather Goddard, executive member for communities, said: “The activities we have organised over the four days of action are a direct response to the concerns of the Kingswood community and aim to tackle the issues that matter to these local communities."

Group Manager Robbie Roberts, Avon Fire & Rescue Service, added: "We are committed to making Kingswood a safer place to work, live and play in. By working in partnership to do this, it means we can reach the heart of the community to spread vital safety messages and get to the root of the problem and we hope this mini-week of action will make a real difference to residents."

Supporting the mini week of action, Neighbourhood Inspector Kevin Thatcher, said: "Kingswood is an area with a busy nightlife. This mini-week of action aims to make sure people going out and those who work in pubs and clubs have a good time and stay safe.

"Our aim is to stop trouble before it starts through high-visibility patrols early in the evening, reminding people of the consequences of their actions if they go too far."

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