Gunnedah Shire Council places a high priority on community safety, and is reviewing its 2018-2022 Crime Prevention Plan. In formulating the new plan, Council will measure how strategies applied since 2018 have changed the perception in the community regarding crime and community safety. The new plan will articulate the the community’s key priorities and concerns for our Shire and sets out a clear path for how Council, in partnership with other government and community organisations, including Oxley Local Area Command, Crime Prevention Working Group and Gunnedah Liquor Accord can work towards achieving a crime-free community. The Plan will also outline how we will deliver on addressing domestic and family violence, alcohol related offences, property crime and anti-social offences, such as illegal dumping, vandalism and graffiti.
Community members are encouraged to become familiar with the Crime Prevention Plan 2018-2022.
For more information contact Council’s Community and Social Planner on (02) 6740 2100 or council@gunnedah.nsw.gov.au
Crime Prevention Plan 2018 - 2022 Under Review - HAVE YOUR SAY!
The Crime Prevention Plan 2018 - 2022 is now under review and Gunnedah Shire Council is encouraging community members to have their say by completing the survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/crimeandsafety
Crime Prevention Working Group – Call for Nominations
Interested community members wanting to make a difference in improving the safety amenity of the Gunnedah local government area, while demonstrating a whole of community approach to the reduction and prevention of crime, are encouraged to nominate to be part of the Crime Prevention Working Group.
The Crime Prevention Working Group meets bi-monthly and supports Council in the ongoing implementation of the Shire’s Crime Prevention Plan. Over the years, the Working Group has been a driving force behind the extension of CCTV throughout the CBD, providing input into the ongoing delivery of Council’s obligations for Alcohol Free Zones, and lobbying to state and federal government for changes to domestic violence legislation. The Group has also been involved in the planning and delivery of a number of drug and domestic violence community awareness events including the ‘Say No to Drugs Walk around Wolseley’, ‘Gunnedah Says No to Violence’ messages on Council’s waste and water fleet and the Gunny Get Your Home Secure initiative.
Expression of Interest forms can be obtained from Council’s Administration Building, 63 Elgin Street Gunnedah, or downloaded from www.gunnedah.nsw.gov.au. Completed forms may be dropped off at the Council Administration building, submitted via post to PO Box 63, Gunnedah, NSW, 2380 or via email to council@gunnedah.nsw.gov.au.
For more information contact Council’s Community and Social Planner, Debra Hilton on (02) 6740 2100.
