Partnership working

Neighbourhood Watch coordinators in Newark, Nottinghamshire made contact with the local Council and Councillors and arranged public meetings to promote the idea of community partnerships and good public engagement. The local community police officer also attends the meeting. At the meetings, the public in attendance are are invited to set up local Neighbourhood Watch schemes. Council staff help with other issues raised such as street lighting, dog fouling, etc.

The unification of volunteer groups and active volunteers within a geographic area to support one another and deliver locally agreed activity.