Bonfire Season: keeping Edinburgh residents safe

Councillor Amy McNeese-Mechan, Chair of the Edinburgh’s Community Safety Partnership, writes about protecting the public around Bonfire Night:

“In recent years we’ve seen an escalation in anti-social behaviour in the time leading up to Halloween and Bonfire/ Guy Fawkes Night. Protecting our communities from harm during Bonfire Night and beyond, is a priority for us in the Edinburgh Community Safety Partnership.  Continue reading Bonfire Season: keeping Edinburgh residents safe

Life on the Streets: Shelter report sheds light on begging in Edinburgh

 

Hard-hitting new research into begging in Edinburgh has been published by the Edinburgh Community Safety Partnership along with charity Shelter Scotland.
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New off-road motorbikes are latest tool to tackle crime in the capital

Four new off-road motorbikes bought by the Edinburgh Community Safety Partnership are to be used by Police Scotland to combat anti-social behaviour and theft across the capital.

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Community justice: have your say

Tuesday 28 March, 2 – 4pm

EVOC, Ashley Place off Newhaven Road

The Scottish Government and partners are working towards a new model for community justice. The new model aims to:

  • Reduce crime
  • Keep communities safe; and
  • Promote social inclusion and citizenship.

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