Operation Reclaim: 'You said, we did' – Survey launched to identify where the public want us to focus our attention

A survey has been launched to find out where the public would like us to pool our resources to improve safety in the city centre.

Operation Reclaim is a collaborative multi-agency project to solve the biggest problems affecting the City Centre including youth ASB, drug dealing, aggressive begging, rough sleeping, weapon-carrying, illegal e-bikes and retail crime.

High-visibility and plain-clothed officers will be working with the city council and other partners to tackle some of the biggest problems affecting people living, working and visiting Nottingham City Centre.

But we know it is vital to hear from the public to make sure we are putting our resources into the area’s causing you the biggest concerns.

A six-week survey, which went live today (Friday 8 May), wants to hear from as many residents, students and visitors to Nottingham City Centre as possible.

A separate survey, open to the business community, has also been distributed across the business sector to hear their views.

The results of the survey will be analysed by Nottinghamshire Police and shared amongst partner agencies.

Plans will then be drawn up to tackle the issues affecting you.

City Commander for Nottinghamshire Police, Superintendent Chris Pearson, said: "Operation Reclaim is about making the city as hostile as possible for criminals to operate.

"Already, a strategy has been drawn up to tackle some of the biggest problems and threats facing our city centre.

"For example, we already have a dedicated team tackling youth ASB.

"We want Nottingham to be a destination of choice, not a place that people avoid due to the selfish and despicable behaviour of a minority.

"We know there is some real public confidence issues and that’s why we have launched Operation Reclaim.

"While our operation will target the areas mentioned above, it is vitally important we hear from our communities. We want to make sure we are putting our resources into the things that matter most to you and if there is anything we are missing.

"This is not a survey that will go ignored. This is a 'you said, we did' approach, where we plan to share the results and the actions with the communities we serve.

"The survey will only take a few minutes to complete and will play a vital part in forming our strategy for the city centre alongside the work we are already doing. We look forward to hearing from you."

The survey closes on 19 June.

Please click here to complete the survey