WIRRAL residents with crime and community safety issues are invited to share their views and feedback with the region's police commissioner at a virtual surgery next month.

Emily Spurrell launched the monthly advice surgeries in 2022 as part of her commitment to giving local people a greater voice on policing, crime and community safety issues in Merseyside.

The next one takes place online between 6pm and 8pm on Wednesday, December 11 and appointments must be booked in advance.

Over the year, the Commissioner will hold two sessions in accessible venues in each local authority area, as well as two virtual sessions, to ensure people living across Merseyside have access to appointments.

Miss Spurrell said: "These regular advice surgeries are a great way to hear directly from local communities about any views or concerns they have and are a key way I can ensure I am as accessible as possible to residents of Merseyside.

“I would encourage anyone with views or concerns about policing, crime and community safety across our region to get in touch and book a slot at one of these monthly surgeries.

"I want to hear your views and ensure your voice is heard on local issues.

“These surgeries are just part of the wider work that I’m undertaking to raise awareness of the role of PCC and make sure I’m alive to the views and opinions of local people."

The surgeries will help the Commissioner to identify themes or trends in public opinion, which will help to influence her scrutiny of the Chief Constable and inform future decisions, including the commissioning of services, projects and campaigns.

While the Commissioner is unable to intervene in operational matters, feedback on how the region is policed and how the police and public can work together to build a stronger, safer Merseyside.

Surgeries are by appointment only, to ensure the issues being raised relate to policing, crime or community safety, and to ensure the PCC is fully briefed on the issue prior to the meeting.

The PCC will not be able to consider complaints about police officers, member of police staff, police community support officers or special constables, as this is a matter for Merseyside Police.

To request a 15-minute appointment:

  • Call (0151) 777 5155
  • Email info@merseysidepcc.info
  • Or write to: Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner, Mather Avenue Training Centre, Mather Avenue, Liverpool, L18 9TG

Surgery slots are limited and work on a first come, first served basis and cannot be guaranteed for everyone.

If a session is full, you will be given the details of alternative sessions, including the PCC’s virtual sessions.