|
Good morning residents,
Myself and PCSO Brockett would like to welcome PC Sam Howe to the Ashton Hurst Neighbourhood team.
PC Howe will be taking over the role of the Neighbourhood Beat Officer for Ashton Hurst, and replaces PC Rigby who will be going to the Ashton Town Centre Team.
PC Howe has spent the last two years on the Ashton Town Centre team and is a friendly, approachable and proactive neighbourhood beat officer.
PC Howe will hopefully (demand pending) be at our Councillor and Police Surgery on Saturday 7th March 12:00pm till 1:00pm @ The Broadoak & Smallshaw Community Centre. (more info below).
Police surgeries are important because they create regular, approachable moments where the public and local officers can talk openly about what’s happening in the community. They turn policing from something distant into something people can actively shape.
• Direct access to officers/councillors — People can raise concerns, ask questions, or share local knowledge without needing an appointment or formal process.
• Early problem‑solving — Small issues like antisocial behaviour, parking concerns, or neighbourhood tensions can be spotted early before they escalate.
• Trust and transparency — Meeting officers face‑to‑face helps build confidence, especially for residents who may feel unsure about contacting the police through other channels.
• Community insight — Officers gain a clearer picture of what really matters to residents, helping them prioritise patrols, engagement, and problem‑solving.
• Visibility and reassurance — Regular surgeries show that the police are present, listening, and accountable, which strengthens feelings of safety.
| Ashton Hurst joint police and councillor surgery | |  | | When & Where is it? | | Sat 07 Mar 2026 12:00 | Broadoak & Smallshaw Community Centre, 160 Broadoak Road
Ashton-under-Lyne
OL6 8RS
///melt.early.jams
|
| 
