Written question asked by Graham Allen (Labour) on Monday, 15 January 2007, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 17 January 2007. It was answered by Lord Coaker (Labour) on Tuesday, 23 January 2007 on behalf of the Home Office.

Neighbourhood Crime Monitoring

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what plans he has to roll out the Weeks of Action tackling neighbourhood crime introduced by the One Nottingham’s Crime and Drug Partnership; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: The Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership weeks of action carried out in Nottingham and other areas are excellent examples of joined up partnership working. They can achieve significant results for local communities in tackling crime and disorder and promoting community engagement.The Home Office encourages and supports partnerships across England and Wales to adopt weeks of action as one dynamic element of their broader crime and disorder strategies and action plans. A series of seminars are currently being held across the country, an effective practice guide is being developed and resources are being devoted to rolling out this approach, building on the experience and learning of community safety practitioners in Nottingham and elsewhere.

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