This location is close to my heart for I see it as unfinished business, just like the rough sleeping problem. I could have solved both decades ago if given the chance and support.
I have to be honest, I was half expecting the details of your past approach, and your promised future approach, to be peppered with typical 'politician style' hot air.
But no, you have obviously given this subject a lot of intelligent thought, and you quite clearly have the personal experience to already know what could work, and also what doesn't work. You obviously also have the passion regarding this matter, to ensure your approach is successful too.
The Job Centre/housing link, brilliant!
And the alcohol 'ban', absolutely agree, it needs to be actually enforced.
However, could this not be enforced by council wardens rather than police? (obviously with police back up if needed).
Re police opting to avoid the area for their own personal reasons, 'scared' etc?
I would hope that the next Lord Mayor would address that particular shocking element of policing, when tackling the most worrying issue for Greater Manchester (in my opinion).
Rogue/criminal officers at GMP and their supporters/criminals at the GMCA.
Hi Maxine - glad you enjoyed it.
This location is close to my heart for I see it as unfinished business, just like the rough sleeping problem. I could have solved both decades ago if given the chance and support.
But it is never too late to have a second go!
Thanks for supporting.
Nick
Excellent once again Nick.
I have to be honest, I was half expecting the details of your past approach, and your promised future approach, to be peppered with typical 'politician style' hot air.
But no, you have obviously given this subject a lot of intelligent thought, and you quite clearly have the personal experience to already know what could work, and also what doesn't work. You obviously also have the passion regarding this matter, to ensure your approach is successful too.
The Job Centre/housing link, brilliant!
And the alcohol 'ban', absolutely agree, it needs to be actually enforced.
However, could this not be enforced by council wardens rather than police? (obviously with police back up if needed).
Re police opting to avoid the area for their own personal reasons, 'scared' etc?
I would hope that the next Lord Mayor would address that particular shocking element of policing, when tackling the most worrying issue for Greater Manchester (in my opinion).
Rogue/criminal officers at GMP and their supporters/criminals at the GMCA.