Gangs

A continuing problem in our area has been gangs of youths who generally say that there is nothing for them to do. Councillor Sue McGuire and Carmel Preston decided to investigate what activities are available for youngsters in our area and spoke with youth worker Ray Moore who leads the Stanley Youth Club. Ray outlined all the activities available at the club which is open Monday to Friday evenings and includes a ‘girls only’ evening on Tuesdays, and a junior club for 11-13 year olds. “Getting the children in at an early age will encourage them to attend when older, keeping them off the streets and out of trouble.” says Sue McGuire

We Can Cut Crime

Local Campaigners in Southport are launching a major new campaign to make Britain a safer place to live. Lib Dem leader Ming Campbell and Southport MP John Pugh are calling for action to help local people take back our streets. Priorities include putting more police on patrol and making prisons work more effectively.

Ming Campbell says: “It makes me angry when I meet ordinary hard working people who have had their lives ruined by the effects of crime and anti social behaviour.” Local campaigner, Carmel Preston said: “We want to hear local people’s experiences of crime - and their ideas on how to make our community safer."

Crime Survey

Sue McGuire and Carmel Preston are conducting a major crime survey in our area. Please return this to the FREEPOST address on the leaflet.