Safer Streets 4

Safer Streets 4 Project

Ipswich Borough Council, in partnership with Suffolk Constabulary, Suffolk Police and Crime Commissioner, Ipswich Central and Suffolk County Council, have been successful in receiving funding totalling £499,588.00 to deliver training, increase resource and purchase equipment to challenge perception and increase confidence in the bid area. The area selected for this bid includes the Waterfront, the Town Centre, Education Quarter and the Train Station.

Actions include;

Extending the Ask for Angela campaign wider in the town
Dedicated Police patrols during key night time economy operating hours
Welfare training for NTE venue staff, Taxi drivers and Taxi Marshals
Support to reinvigorating the Town’s Barwatch forum for Night Time Economy (NTE) Venues
Support to two venues gaining 5 Star Licensing SAVI accreditation
26 new or improved CCTV cameras across the Town plus support to a further 8 cameras with part funding
Two new pilot Emergency Call Points linked to Police support
Additional Body Worn Cameras for door staff at NTE venues
Additional Town Link radios for retail and NTE venues
Targeted Marketing Campaign including messaging of intolerance to perpetrators
A Crimestoppers campaign to encourage the anonymous reporting of crime and encouraging the public to challenge perpetrators
Education institute engagement and support including Suffolk New College, Suffolk Rural College, One College and the University of Suffolk, distributing materials and having discussions with students
Street meet and engagement events within the project area including partner agencies such as the Police and IBC’s Community Safety and ASB teams to carry out surveys and engage with the public
Distributing personal safety alarms
Improving the look of the project area with new bins, deep cleaning, fly tipping removal and removing vegetation
Arranging clean up days with IBC Waste & Cleansing teams and stakeholders in areas such as St Peters Church, Stoke Bridge, Upper Orwell Street, Dial Lane, Hatton Court and Dogs Head Street
Regular night-time engagement events with the Police, local Councillors, the MP, the Police and Crime Commissioner and Ipswich Central, engaging with venue staff and discussing safety initiatives
Community Group Engagement with potential Victims and those affected by Violence and Harassment culminating in a Mural aimed at educating, challenging attitudes/acceptable behaviour and integrating communities
Further information about the mural on Ipswich Waterfront delivered in 2023 thanks to Safer Streets funding can be found at Violence Against Women And Girls (VAWG) mural | Ipswich Borough Council
Pilot schemes for Night Time Guardians including St John Ambulance attendance on payday Saturdays and additional Taxi Rank Marshalls
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for the Waterfront Taxi Rank trial can be found here.
Work will also be undertaken over the autumn to improve lighting in the St Matthews St Subway

You can view, print and download and use a suite of 12 landscape Safer Streets 4 posters below:

Safer Streets 4 - Report It PDF
Safer Streets 4 - Enough PDF
Safer Streets 4 - See something, take action PDF
Safer Streets 4 - No to abuse PDF
Safer Streets 4 - Speak up PDF
Safer Streets 4 - Stop harassment PDF
Safer Streets 4 - Stop violence against women PDF
Safer Streets 4 - Not Acceptable to spike drinks PDF
Safer Streets 4 - Not Acceptable to take photos without consent PDF
Safer Streets 4 - Pressure PDF
Safer Streets 4 - Suggestive comments PDF
Safer Streets 4 - Uncomfortable PDF

Portrait versions of Safer Streets 4 posters can also be found below:

Safer Streets 4 - Stop violence against women JPEG
Safer Streets 4 - Not Acceptable to make someone feel uncomfortable JPEG
Safer Streets 4 - Not Acceptable to Spike drinks JPEG
Safer Streets 4 - Speak up JPEG
Safer Streets 4 - Report It JPEG
Safer Streets 4 - Not acceptable to take photos without consent JPEG
Safer Streets 4 - Stop harassment JPEG
Safer Streets 4 - See something, take action JPEG
Safer Streets 4 - Enough JPEG
Safer Streets 4 - Suggestive comments JPEG
Safer Streets 4 - No to abuse JPEG

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for the Waterfront Taxi Rank trial can be found here.

Further information about the mural on Ipswich Waterfront delivered in 2023 thanks to Safer Streets funding can be found at Violence Against Women And Girls (VAWG) mural | Ipswich Borough Council