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Let's Talk About Community Safety
How do you feel about the overall safety of our community and what are your biggest concerns or worries?
What steps do you think our community should take to improve safety and security for everyone?
Are there specific spaces, areas, or neighbourhoods within your locality that you feel are particularly unsafe, and why?
How do you believe we can better communicate and collaborate as a community to address safety concerns?
Are there any specific safety initiatives or programs that you've seen implemented elsewhere that you think would be beneficial for our community?
Do you know who to report community safety concerns to? Do you have confidence in reporting your concerns?
Tell us what matters to you and share your ideas in the feedback box below
At the Belville Gardens Community Hub on the 06/12/2024 an attendee gave the following feedback:
- The community doesn't have faith in most authority figures.
- Be more open to discussion and help alleviate the worse off areas.
Group of 3 ladies, St John's
Not enough police presence as a deterrent. I've reported to the wardens who then said to call the police, but no-one followed this up.
I like the new lighting in Battery Park.
Potholes are awful in local area.
Whilst at the Cargill Centre café on the 26/02/2025 attendees made the following comments:
- There is damage to the pavements outside/near to the entrance to the Pharmacy on Bridge of Weir Road which is a potential trip hazard. Furthermore, it was raised that the pavements across Kilmacolm are not suitable for wheelchair users.
- It was suggested that it may be worth installing speed camera/average speed cameras on Bridge of Weir Road to act as a deterrent and as a traffic calming measure. It was also suggested that awareness was raised in Kilmacolm about the speed limits in place.
- The Co-op in Kilmacolm has previously been subject to young people getting off the bus at the cross road, entering and stealing alcohol before leaving.
There are far too many people using electric bikes etc on the roads, and speeding around Grieve Rd, especially at night time.
Inverkip Church Warm Spaces 27/01/2025
Lots of accidents still happening at the junction to Sainsburys and the hub traffic lights were supposedly meant to be getting installed but nothing so far and no updates to community on whats happening
Inverkip Church Warm Spaces 27/01/2025
Weymss Bay seems particularly bad for dog fouling not sure if more dog litter bins are needed or more public awareness
People feel intimidated at night and don't want to go out. JC uploaded by RM
Personally, I feel fairly safe in our area due to driving everywhere i go. Although, I think that some younger people may feel unsafe in certain parts of Inverclyde as historically they have been unsafe. I feel there is an element of safety however, we lack police presence in many areas.
Parklea Branching Out feedback 23.01.2025
Anywhere can be dangerous in the winter as the evenings are long and dark. The Bus services stop really early also which can stop people from going out.
Cycle tracks can be poorly lit, the so the young people like to gather and drink. However, they are harmless but people can be wary of these areas. I would call the police, i wouldn't call the community wardens, as they take a hard time from the young people in the area. Again, social media can be used to inform people.
Parking at Grieve Rd shops is really bad and people should stick to one side. PC uploaded by RM