Ward Engagement - Help Us Grow Our Community on My Community Voice

Dear residents of CHATHAM CENTRAL and BROMPTON,

On Monday 2nd March 2026, your local Beat Officer PC Deards, accompanied by PC Greenwood and PCSO Hendrie, conducted a high‑visibility community engagement session on the Great Lines, Gillingham. This event provided an opportunity for residents and dog walkers to speak directly with officers about local concerns and to sign up to My Community Voice for ongoing updates.

As part of the engagement, Councillor Nina Gurung joined the local beat officer for a walk around Brompton, visiting local businesses, speaking with community members, and discussing current policing priorities within the area.

Officers also distributed leaflets and provided safety advice to those who engaged with them. Conversations included guidance on:

This session formed part of the team's continued commitment to visibility, reassurance, and proactive engagement with the communities of Gillingham and Brompton.

We’d like to remind everyone about My Community Voice (MCV) — Kent Police’s secure, two‑way messaging service that helps us keep you informed about what’s happening in your local area.

Through MCV we share:

· Local updates and policing activity 

· Crime prevention advice and safety information 

· Appeals, community events, and engagement opportunities 

MCV isn’t just a messaging service — it allows you to reply directly to us, share concerns, and help shape our neighbourhood priorities. 

👥Please encourage your family, friends, neighbours, and local groups to sign up too

The more people who join MCV, the more effective it becomes. A wider network helps us share important information quickly and gives more residents a voice in local policing.
Anyone living or working in Kent or Medway can sign up for free and choose exactly what types of updates they want to receive. 

🔒Keeping your information safe

All personal details are held securely under the Data Protection Act 2018 and are never shared with commercial organisations. 

🚨A quick reminder

MCV is not a crime‑reporting tool. Please continue to use 999 in an emergency or 101/online reporting for non‑emergencies. 

🔗Sign up here:

👉www.mycommunityvoicekent.co.uk 

Thank you for helping us build a safer, better‑connected community.