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Posted: Sun 15th Dec 2024
The Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for North Wales Andy Dunbobbin is inviting business owners across the region to participate in his first online advice surgery.
The virtual event will take place on 15 January 2025 via Microsoft Teams, between 6:30pm and 7:30pm.
It aims to give local business owners and operators the chance to discuss policing in their communities and to raise any concerns they might have with the Commissioner.
The online advice surgery will take place ahead of the launch of the commissioner’s Police and Crime Plan for North Wales, which will outline support for victims, communities and businesses across the region.
Mr Dunbobbin said he is keen to hear the thoughts of local business owners on what changes or improvements they feel could be made to how policing engages with, and serves, the business community in North Wales – whether from retail, hospitality, manufacturing or any other commercial enterprise.
This upcoming online surgery for the North Wales business community marks a significant step forward in our efforts to strengthen the bond between me and the communities we serve across North Wales,” said Mr Dunbobbin.
“By embracing this digital format, we’re making it easier than ever for busy business owners to have their voices heard, regardless of their location.
“We have seen the rise in recent years of shoplifting, violence towards staff, increased instances of making off without payment, and vandalism against business premises.
“I am determined to work with business owners, North Wales Police and other agencies to help reduce this and am looking forward to speaking to the region’s business community to hear their thoughts, discuss their problems and to act on their concerns.”
The surgery will take the form of an open, online forum and will see the commissioner joined online by representatives from his office and North Wales Police.
Participants are asked to submit questions in advance, however they can also be asked on the day.
How it will work
The PCC will be accompanied by staff from his team during the online event, who will help to facilitate the meetings and take notes if needed.
Attendance on the call is by booking only to ensure that numbers are managed effectively, the issues being raised relate to policing, crime or community safety, and to ensure the PCC is briefed on the issues to be discussed prior to the meeting.
While the Commissioner is unable to intervene directly in operational matters, he welcomes residents’ feedback on how North Wales is policed.
The PCC will not be able to consider complaints about police officers, members of police staff, police community support officers or special constables as this has to go through the existing and established channels. Further advice on the complaints system is on the OPCC website here.
How to book a place
If you would like to book to attend the online business community surgery with Andy Dunbobbin, please contact the PCC’s office with your name, contact information and what you would like to discuss during the meeting, by:
- Email: opcc@northwales.police.uk
- Phone: 01492 805486
- Post: Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner North Wales, Police Headquarters. Glan y Don, Colwyn Bay, LL29 8AW
Surgery slots are limited and work on a first come, first served basis and a slot cannot be guaranteed for everyone. If the session is full, residents will be given the details of alternative events. Booked attendees will be sent joining details closer to the date of the event.
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