This International Women's Day, Gareth Davies MP has launched a new survey to give women and girls in our area an opportunity to have their say on how we can ensure they feel safe in our community.
Gareth was proud to stand on a manifesto which pledged to continue the fight against the perpetrators of violence against women and girls, and the Government has taken significant steps to tackle these despicable crimes. Perhaps most significantly, the halfway release of offenders sentenced to between four and seven years for serious sexual and violent crimes has been stopped.
The Government's overall aims in this area are clear. They are to increase support for victims and survivors; increase the number of perpetrators brought to justice; and reduce the prevalence of violence against women and girls in the long-term.
Locally, more than £280,000 has been spent by South Kesteven District Council (SKDC) to upgrade ageing CCTV technology as part of the £3.9 million we received as part of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. SKDC currently operates more than 70 cameras covering local public open spaces in Grantham, Stamford, and Bourne - all of which are monitored 24/7.
In addition, we have secured almost £800,000 investment for Lincolnshire from the two latest rounds of the Safer Streets Fund, with a focus on tackling violence against women in public places, as well as neighbourhood crime and anti-social behaviour.
Those wishing to take part in Gareth’s survey can do so below until 14th April 2023:
