BASILDON families have the chance to raise their crime-related questions and concerns with Essex Police and Crime Commissioner.

Nick Alston is hosting a public meeting to discuss local crime and community safety issues in Basildon on Wednesday, February 4.

The meeting will be held at Woodlands School in Takeley End, Basildon at 6.30pm.

There will be the chance to discuss crime trends and figures for the area as well as other key local issues of concern.

The public will also be given the chance to ask their questions of PCC Nick Alston and Basildon’s District Commander Chief Insp Josie Hayes, who will also speak about what actions are being taken by local officers to keep the area safe.

Mr Alston said: "I encourage everyone who lives in the Basildon area to come along to the meeting and raise the issues that matter to them around crime and policing.

"As well as discussing crime trends and issues of concern in the area people also have the opportunity to ask questions of both myself and the District Commander.”

"If you care about keeping Basildon safe, please come along to the meeting and be part of the debate.”

Those attending the meeting can park at the school’s old car park, accessed via Takely End.

People who do not want to raise issues or concerns publicly at the meeting, can book an appointment to speak to Mr Alston privately at a one to one surgery.

For an appointment call 01245 291600 or use the online booking form on the PCC website http://www.essex.pcc.police.uk/pcc-surgeries.

The dates of future meetings can be seen on the PCC website here: http://www.essex.pcc.police.uk/events/