Carlisle & Eden CDRP looks to the future...

(Date of issue: Tuesday, 8 September 2009)

Carlisle and Eden CDRP is currently reviewing its partnership priorities. This review process is set to finish on the 18 September and will help determine the CDRPs priorities for the coming year.

For you to comment on what we intend to do or tell us how you think we have performed against our current priorities simply view the Strategic Assessment by logging onto:

Eden District Council

Once you have had a chance to look through the assessment tell us what you think by e-mailing: CDRP@eden.gov.uk or by telephoning: 01768 817 817 or writing to The Town Hall, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7QF before the 18 of September.

The recommended priorities for next year are:

• Violent crime - Including alcohol related violent crime
• Anti-social behaviour - Including youth disorder
• Criminal Damage
• Domestic Violence

Partnership work around Prolific and Prolific Offenders (PPOs), substance and alcohol misuse and acquisitive crime will continue to be supported through the Leadership group's work and the above priority work.

Carlisle and Eden CDRP exists to reduce crime, anti-social behaviour and the fear of crime in both districts. The CDRP has set itself an ambitious three year strategy to improve quality of life, reduce violent crime and address prolific offending behaviour. It attracts funding for crime reduction initiatives and ensures that these initiatives address local problems not just relating to crime but to the causes of crime, fear of crime and other quality of life issues.

As well as the CDRP carrying out its Strategic Assessment the partnership has redesigned its logo. This is to make the CDRP more readily identifiable and clearly show what the partnership is about. The intention was to create a design that residents can easily recognise, that is clearly visible and eye catching when linked to projects and initiatives that the CDRP participates in or has funded, therefore generally increasing awareness about the CDRP’s involvement.

Our assessment includes looking at crime data, current projects, targets and community priorities. This detailed assessment will then inform a wider process designed to support future strategic decision-making which will help set our priorities and therefore the allocation of resources to deal with local issues in our communities.

Quotes:

Chief Superintendent Steve Johnson, Vice Chair of Carlisle & Eden CDRP, said:

‘’The CDRP is determined to improve the quality of life for people living in Carlisle and Eden, and we want to ensure that we continue to tackle the issues that matter most to local residents.

“We would encourage people to have their say during this review. It’s a very simple process, and by logging on to the website and making a comment you can directly influence what we do in your neighbourhood.

“I hope our continued success reducing crime and disorder in Carlisle and Eden makes local communities feel confident that the CDRP is working hard to make life better in Cumbria.”