An awards ceremony organised by the West Cumbria Crime & Disorder Reduction Partnership was held on Friday evening at Whitehaven Civic Hall to honour local heroes.
Members of the public were recognised along with the local police and other agency staff for their contributions towards tackling antisocial and nuisance behaviour in West Cumbria’s neighbourhoods.
Ten local residents were recognised by the Taking A Stand Awards, as it was felt unfair to select just one winner out of the number of fantastic members of the public who help make the community safer and more peaceful for others.
Other winners on the evening were:
Most Effective Partnership
West Cumbria Antisocial Behaviour Team
Best Innovative Idea
PC Hodkin, PC Stone, Mark Smith and Alan McDonald from West Cumbria Constabulary for the Young Persons Guide to Antisocial Behaviour.
Problem Solving Award
The Night Safe Initiative
Most Improved Department/Organisation
Workington Children’s Centre
Commitment to Tackling Antisocial Behaviour
West Cumbria Antisocial Behaviour Team
Leadership Management Award
Joe Murray, Community Safety Inspector, West Cumbria Constabulary.
The West Cumbria Crime & Disorder & Reduction Partnership consists of a number of local organisations, formed as part of the Government’s Respect Agenda: Derwent & Solway Housing Association; Cumbria Constabulary; Impact Housing; Westfield Housing Association; Home; Two Castles Housing Association; Copeland Homes.
The awards are held annually to recognise those that make a difference and to ensure West Cumbria is continually striving to combat antisocial and nuisance behaviour.