Carlisle MP John Stevenson met with Cumbria’s crime commissioner Peter McCall to talk about policing and safety in the city.
The pair also took part in a city centre walkabout with two local police officers.
Mr Stevenson said they discussed crime statistics, anti-social behaviour, the night time economy, and modern policing methods.
Included in the discussion was the Safer Streets Fund, through which Carlisle has been successfully awarded £354,638.73, with matched funding of £181,250.
The main aim of this funding being to reduce anti-social behaviour in the city centre and hotspots around Carlisle, which will also have the benefit of improving feelings of safety in public spaces, especially for women and girls and vulnerable groups.
Mr Stevenson said: ‘It was great to join Peter alongside local police officers, for a walk around Carlisle to discuss and see some of the great work they are doing and find out how I can help with their various challenges.
“Having locally based police officers, who can listen to communities, understand and address local problems and help people feel safer is pivotal to successful policing in the city.”
Mr McCall, said: “We all want Cumbria’s residents and visitors to feel as safe as possible in their communities and that their concerns are being heard.
“It was a very informative walkabout to hear from two local officers who are tackling local crime and concerns on a daily basis and provide reassurance that the police are doing everything in their power to protect the public.
“I’m pleased we were successful in gaining Home Office funding for Carlisle focussing on women’s safety at night (SWaN fund) and I’m sure the newest Safer Streets award will be beneficial too in deterring ASB and providing positive diversionary options for those involved.”
