POLICE and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones, together with Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely, are hosting a public meeting on Friday (June 30).

The purpose of the meeting is discuss plans to reduce crime across the Island.

The meeting is an opportunity for Islanders to hear all about the latest work being undertaken by the PCC and ask questions about crime-related issues.

Ms Jones will give updates on action being taken to tackle anti-social behaviour (ASB), police recruitment, the new roads policing unit, how to report crime, and a new policing model for the force.

Ms Jones said: “This is an opportunity for residents to raise any concerns they have about the safety of their neighbourhood directly with me.

“It is also a chance for me to explain the initiatives I am funding to reduce crime and ASB on the Island, and how I am working with the force to strengthen neighbourhood policing, bring back ‘local bobbies’, and ensure victims of crime get the service they deserve.”

Mr Seely said: “This event is an opportunity for Islanders to learn more about what we’re doing, as their elected representatives, to keep people safe.

“It’s also an opportunity to come and talk to us about anything police and crime-related on the Island they wish to raise.

“We would love Islanders to share positive experiences with us as well.”

The meeting is being held on Friday, June 30, at Newport Congregational Church, Pyle Street.

It starts at 6pm.