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Silver Sunday, 6th October 2019

Silver Sunday was launched in 2012 by The Sir Simon Milton Foundation and Westminster City Councillor Christabel Flight, after a report discovered more than a third of people over 75 said they were lonely. The aim then was to celebrate older residents, recognise their contribution to their communities and help

Crime & Policing event – Saturday 7th September 2019

Caroline Dinenage MP is hosting a Crime and Policing Event to enable local residents to learn more about what steps are being taken to to reduce crime levels and increase public safety in Gosport.  A range of organisations will be attending including representatives from the Community Safety Partnership. The event will

Do you feel safe in Gosport survey

Gosport Community Safety Partnership carry out an annual survey at Safer Gosport Community Day which takes place in April each year, to find out how safe residents feel living in Gosport and what concerns they have about crime and anti-social behaviour.  These results contribute to towards the annual strategic assessment

Newly renovated park in Gosport after suspected arson attack

The park in Grove Road Recreation Ground was only refurbished last summer but had its rope swing and a section of its rubber surface destroyed by fire at the weekend. Full article below: https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/crime/anger-as-newly-renovated-gosport-play-park-is-left-scorched-by-yobs-after-suspected-arson-1-8942457

Hampshire Constabulary success during week of action against ‘county lines’ drug dealers

Weapons, cash and illegal drugs were seized during a Hampshire-wide week of action to tackle county lines and drug-related harm. Officers made 48 arrests and say they ‘safeguarded’ 28 vulnerable people last week, as part of a national campaign against this model of drug dealing: https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/crime/hampshire-police-arrest-48-people-during-week-of-action-against-county-lines-drug-dealers-1-8934586?fbclid=IwAR1K-FOFGhUoXPwtrifqXqUFFXNvifItszbmiS-kMLV_dsUAEvjtYLxU-7c

Alver Valley Sheep herd attacked with stones

According to the team that runs Alver Valley country park in Gosport, part of their herd of sheep was attacked by teenagers, who threw rocks and other objects at them. The attack has left the sheep limping and bruised – with one even missing a horn. Posting on social media, a spokesman for Alver

Gosport residents reject claims town an unsafe place to live

THE people of Gosport believe more police on the streets would help tackle rising crimes levels – but they rejected the notion it is an unsafe place where there is no visible presence from officers. Read more at: https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/gosport-residents-want-more-police-on-streets-but-reject-claims-from-mike-and-corbyn-1-8837749  

Cycle Safe visits Gosport Christmas Light Switch On!

Cyclists are being offered the chance to get their bicycles security coded for free at this years’ event, being held on Saturday 24th November in Lawrence Square. Representatives from Gosport Police and the Community Safety Team will be located outside the Discovery Centre from 1pm-2.45pm. There will also be a limited