Category Archives: Community Safety

We live in a society that everyone would feel safe in if it wasn’t for the muck dished up on a daily basis by ‘newspapers’ such as the Daily Mail, and some of the less thoughtful commentators (such as MPs). Its time we changed the culture in our society.

A place of mental safety

Posted on June 1, 2017 by ianchisnall

The promises from the political parties are clear – as mud. Mental health provision matters, but sadly there is little evidence of a thought through set of proposals from either Labour or the Conservatives. Read either of the manifestos and search … Continue reading →

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A period of great weakness

Posted on May 24, 2017 by ianchisnall

On 3rd May Parliament was dissolved. Assuming all goes to plan on 8th June, the estimated date for the opening of the new Parliament will take place on 14th or even 21st June. Clearly it may be possible to bring … Continue reading →

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A sad end to the weekend

Posted on May 16, 2017 by ianchisnall

The news that three people died on the roads of Sussex this weekend is tragic for each of their families. Each of these accidents also caused enormous distress for our emergency services who work hard 24 hours a day, 7 … Continue reading →

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A record high – we should be ashamed of

Posted on May 3, 2017 by ianchisnall

The latest Government statistic shows that on at least one measure this Government has completely failed one vulnerable group in our society. Tragically they are people whose predicament is of little concern to the current Government and unlike the nurses … Continue reading →

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National Stalking Awareness Week

Posted on April 28, 2017 by ianchisnall

As the week ends its important to ensure that a focus on the issue of stalking does not diminish. I have been involved in a number of discussions over the last six months involving voluntary organisations such as Suzy Lamplugh … Continue reading →

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Greater licensing power for our Councils

Posted on April 10, 2017 by ianchisnall

Today’s blog also appears in The Argus newspaper and relates to the night time economy which is a big issue here in Sussex: Over the last few weeks, putting the nonsense of Easter Egg hunts aside, Government attention appears to all … Continue reading →

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Thank you for all you did last night

Posted on April 8, 2017 by ianchisnall

Every weekend in most of our major towns and cities the night time economy is supported by a range of volunteers who give up their time to keep the party goers, stag do’s and other drinkers and dancers safe. Its … Continue reading →

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Lets polish our jewels strategically

Posted on March 13, 2017 by ianchisnall

The following appears in todays Argus newspaper: I was born and raised on the North bank of the Mersey and on high days and holidays one place our family and friends considered visiting was New Brighton. It was a bit … Continue reading →

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End in sight for a mixed economy?

Posted on March 11, 2017 by ianchisnall

During the reign of the coalition Government one significant focal points was their attempt to reduce the size of the State through the creation of mutual organisations, inspired by the success of companies such as John Lewis. Whole sections were … Continue reading →

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An important day for many people

Posted on March 3, 2017 by ianchisnall

The publication at midday of the final report by air crash investigators into the Shoreham crash will surely help relatives and friends of those who died to gain a degree of closure 18 months after the event. The same is … Continue reading →

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