WEST ESSEX POLICE CHIEF OUTLINES POLICE SERVICE REFORMS

Essex Police’s West Essex Division Commander, Chief Superintendent Simon Williams, is due to attend Epping Forest District Council’s Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting on Tuesday 6th September at 7.30pm. The meeting will take place in the Council Chamber at the Civic Offices, High Street, Epping.

Committee Chairman Councillor Richard Bassett said: "Superintendent Williams will be giving a presentation to councillors about reforms to the police service in Essex. I would therefore encourage residents to become involved. If anyone has any queries on the future of operational policing in Essex, I would suggest they contact their local ward Councillor so that questions can be put to Superintendent Williams on their behalf. Should there be insufficient time to address all issues during the meeting, Councillors can follow up any outstanding queries at a later stage. I hope as many residents as possible will either attend or watch this meeting so that they are aware of what to expect from the police in the future during a time of having to find savings in the police service."

The presentation will set out the blueprint for Essex policing, including the Chief Constable's proposals for the future structure of policing in the county and how these will affect the Epping Forest district. Essex County Councillor Anthony Jackson will also be attending to express Essex County Council's views. Members of the public are welcome to attend the meeting. However, seating in the Council Chamber is limited.

The meeting will be webcast live and can be viewed on the council's website www.eppingforestdc.gov.uk