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As part of National Neighbourhood Watch Week, the Safer Knowsley Partnership has launched its Community Messaging service this week.

The Partnership, which includes Merseyside Police, Merseyside Police Authority, Knowsley Council, Health and Fire Service, is working with local communities to make Knowsley a safer place to live, work or visit.

Community Messaging aims to improve the communication flow between the community and partner agencies in order to make a greater impact in reducing crime and anti-social behaviour.

Many members of our community are already making a difference by joining one of the many Watch Schemes in the area, including Home Watch, Business Watch and Pub Watch.

Joining a Watch Scheme doesn’t suit everyone, and that’s why Community Messaging has been introduced in Knowsley.

Community Messaging is being offered free of charge to anyone living or working in the Knowsley Borough.

By signing up to this service, you will receive information specific to your neighbourhood, including crime issues, crime reduction advice and support, community meetings and events.

You can also choose how to receive the information to suit your needs and lifestyle – choose from email, fax or messages to your mobile or landline.

Councillor Jackie Harris, Cabinet member for Community Safety and Social Inclusion explained “This is an excellent example of where the local community can make a difference and become involved in reducing crime and making their neighbourhood safer. This new service will help the public to access information tailored to their neighbourhood and ensure communities are kept updated on what is happening in their area. Best of all, the service is free and I would encourage as many people as possible to sign up to this new service.”

To find out more about Watch Schemes in your area, Community Messaging and registration, log on to www.knowsleycommunitymessaging.org or call the Community Messaging Administrator on 0151 777 6205

For more information, contact Karen Webster in the Safer Knowsley Partnership on 0151 443 3668