23 June, 2009 - Citysafe Partnership  

LIVERPOOL’S crime and grime busting Respect programme is back for a third successive year.

The city kicks off the 2009/10 initiative in Tuebrook and Stoneycroft on Tuesday June 23 when a whole host of agencies will come together with local ward councillors to officially launch it.

The decision to continue with the weeks of action follows a study which proves they have been hugely successful in tackling vandalism, litter, fly tipping and truancy, as well as providing education, employment and training opportunities.

All  nine areas have had long term reductions in crime and anti social behaviour – with the number of offences down by up to 26 percent.
 
Key statistics from last year’s nine weeks of action in Tuebrook and Stoneycroft, Kirkdale, County, Speke-Garston, Anfield, Kensington and Fairfield, Clubmoor, Princes Park and Everton include:

• 492 people arrested
• 896 fixed penalty notices issued
• 455 tonnes of rubbish removed
• 399 sites cleared of fly tipping and graffiti
• 763 smoke alarms fitted

Councillor Marilyn Fielding, executive member for safer, stronger communities, said: “This report shows our weeks of action are having a major impact on crime and anti social behaviour.

“Liverpool is already one of the safest metropolitan cities in the country and this pioneering programme is helping contribute to our incredible progress in recent years.

“The partnership working between different organisations is making a positive difference to the lives of local people.”

Last year, more than 4,500 young people took part in activities ranging from sport and drama through to advice on drugs and alcohol while 3,500 people were involved in exercise and health events.
      
A total of 17,500 homes received jobs and training advice, while another 700 people attended job fairs.

Councillor Berni Turner, executive member for environment, said: “We are absolutely committed to making Liverpool cleaner and greener, particularly in our Year of the Environment.

“The Respect Weeks of action are making a visible difference to local communities right across the city.”

During the week of action in Tuebrook and Stoneycroft, there will be a series of enforcement activities such as police patrols, truancy sweeps and litter picks, as well as events for the local community.

The week will culminate in a festival at Newsham Park on Saturday June 27. Highlights of the week include:

Tuesday June 23

1-2pm: Under 5’s story time at Larkhill Community Library, Queens Drive

Wednesday June 24

10am-4pm: Sport and health promotion day for primary school pupils at Anfield Sports and Community Centre

1pm-7:30pm: Silver surfer drop in computer session at Larkhill Community Library, Queens Drive

Thursday June 25

7pm-10pm: Line Dancing at the Hope Centre,1A Snaefell Avenue, Tuebrook

Friday June 26

10am-4pm: Jobs Café and IT Learning Mobile Bus at Hope Centre, 1A Snaefell Avenue, Tuebrook

Saturday June 27

10am-Midday: Just 4 Dads club with fathers and their children including breakfast and games at Stoneycroft Children’s Centre

11am-5pm: Newsham Park Arts Festival including dance, drama, bands, arts and crafts and refreshments

More information about events taking place as part of Tuebrook and Stoneycroft Respect week is available at www.liverpool.gov.uk/enforcement 

For more information about Liverpool's RESPECT Weeks of action, visit the RESPECT pages of this website.