Blackbrook Community Safety Initiative

EDM number 1064 in 1999-00, proposed by Helen Jones on 23/10/2000.

That this House congratulates all the partners involved in the Blackbrook Community Safety Initiative, especially the local residents' association, members of Cheshire Fire Brigade and the young people of Blackbrook; notes that by working with young people to check smoke alarms, provide batteries and fit new alarms Cheshire Fire Brigade has raised awareness of fire safety and brought about a significant reduction in both the number of fires and the number of hoax calls in the area; believes that this initiative demonstrates the contribution the fire brigade can make towards reducing crime and anti-social behaviour; and calls upon the Home Office to encourage the development of similar schemes in other areas.

This motion has been signed by a total of 24 MPs.