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The Office for Products Safety and Standards (OPSS) is leading a fresh campaign to support fireworks safety, with content for use by local authorities, community groups and the public. OPSS has produced safety guidance on how to use fireworks responsibly, protecting people and keeping animals away from harm. Content is provided for use by local … Continued
Local authorities in Wales with responsibility for children’s social care are invited to a virtual Awareness and Engagement Event to learn about the Child National Referral Mechanism (NRM) Pilot and how to get involved. This event is designed for local authorities not currently participating in the pilot programme and will be held on Thursday, 7 … Continued
Last week was Safer Communities Awareness Week 2024 and the Network was involved with a number of events and activities. You can read more about the Network’s activities here. Be sure to mark your diaries for Safer Communities Awareness Week 2025 which will take place 15 – 19 September. Safer Communities Training Package The Network … Continued
Last week was Safer Communities Awareness Week 2024 and the Network was involved with a number of events and activities. We were delighted to attend the Master Diversity Conference at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium on Monday with our exhibition stand, engaging with attendees about community safety issues for all members of the community. On Tuesday we … Continued
Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has issued a Safety Alert to warn of the risks that water beads can pose to children and vulnerable adults. This follows action taken by OPSS to remove unsafe products from the market. The Safety Alert advises that water beads should be kept away from young children, under … Continued
Applications for this role are restricted to existing officers or staff of a UK police force or UK policing organisation. The College of Policing works with key stakeholders such as the Local Policing and Prevention co-ordination committees to ensure that Neighbourhoods Officers and staff are recognised as experts and are properly trained to provide Neighbourhood … Continued
This Safer Communities Awareness Week we are hosting two ‘lunch and learns’ to share some of the work that is happening in community safety in Wales and to spotlight the Safer Communities awards. Lunch and Learn: The Safer Communities Awards Tuesday 17 September 1-2pm: Register here The Safer Communities Awards is now in it’s second … Continued
Following the tragic event that took place in Southport at the end of July 2024 and the violent scenes that have followed in various cities across the UK, we have been fortunate that the same level of violence and disorder has not been seen here in Wales. However, tensions remain high. The network has pulled … Continued
South Wales Fire and Rescue have opened Autumn referrals to their REFLECT project in readiness for Op Bang and bonfire season. The South Wales Fire and Rescue Service REFLECT Youth intervention Project has been a great success in working with young people as they have the chance to take part in workshops, doorstep sports and … Continued
Members of the Safer Communities Network team recently attended a Local Government Association hosted Forum for Tackling Anti-Asylum Activism. There were some useful resources to share from the event, which were produced in partnership with Communities Inc and Refugee Roots. A digital myth buster about asylum seekers and refugees highlights some common misconceptions and details … Continued
