A campaign which aims to help residents recognise risks in the community and help protect vulnerable people who might not be able to look out for themselves is relaunching this week. 

 

The East Cambridgeshire Community Safety Partnership relaunch a campaign which helps keep vulnerable people safe in the district as well as educate residents on reporting suspicious behaviour.

 

The Community Eyes and Ears campaign, which is relaunching at Ely Cathedral on 13th September, will provide a wealth of resources to help residents recognise risks in the community and help protect vulnerable people who might not be able to look out for themselves. 

 

ECDC plays an active role in the East Cambridgeshire Community Safety Partnership alongside other organisations including the Police, County Council, Cambridgeshire Fire & Rescue Service, NHS and the National Probation Trust. 

 

Shona McKenzie, Neighbourhood Support Officer for East Cambridgeshire District Council, said: “We’re thrilled to be re-launching this campaign in East Cambridgeshire. 

“We have some excellent speakers lined up, including a performance from a theatre company, so it’s set to be a great event. It’s so important to host campaigns like these so that can help keep vulnerable people safe.”

 

The scheme allows residents to report anything they are concerned about with all information being treated confidentially.

 

The day will include an introduction from Deputy Lieutenant, Ms. Lily Bacon, Revd Canon James Garrard as well as Chris Parker, who is the Area Commander for Fire and Rescue.

 

There will also be a theatre performance from Infusion Theatre Company on County Lines, and a speech from Sergeant Mark Rebel. 

 

The Community Eyes and Ears campaign event will be open at Ely Cathedral from 10am – 12pm to the public.