Learning Disabilities Week 2015
As Learning Disabilities week (15-21 June) approaches, St.Helens
Council would like to reiterate the importance of reporting hate
crime and remind people of the services available to support
vulnerable people.
The St.Helens People's Forum has re-launched the Safer in Town
initiative to protect and give confidence to vulnerable people
visiting St.Helens.
This is done by offering them a simple card and key ring with
appropriate contact details on them can help people to feel safe
and more confident. The scheme also provides a list of
locations in the town where an offer of help can be found just
helps to build people's confidence.
St.Helens Council's Cabinet Member for Transport, Housing and
Community Safety, Councillor Richard McCauley, said: "The safety of
people visiting the town centre remains our number one priority and
we will do our utmost to support and protect the people who it most
through the Safer in Town initiative.
"The council takes all forms of hate crimes very seriously
and encourages anyone suffering from, or who has witnessed this
sort of crime, to report it immediately."
You can report hate crime to Merseyside Police on 101 or
call Stop Hate UK on 0800 138 1625
To sign the St.Helens No Place for Hate pledge, or for more
information, visit: http://www.safersthelens.org.uk/pledges/hate-crime-pledge/
For more information or to sign up for the Safer in Town
scheme, please call the Safer Communities team on 01744
673021