Yes, another seminar. I was pleased, indeeed delighted, to find that although a lot of cuts are having to be made by Cleveland Police, there will still be the police on the frontline, as now, and our PCSO's (Police Community Support Officers) will remain in the same numbers. It does show that if the aim is to do the best possible to preserve front line action, it is - just - possible. That does not mean that difficult decisions are not having to be made behind the scenes that will have impact on the public of course. I do worry somewhat about how our PCSO's are seen. they do a brilliant job in Bishopsgarth and Elm Tree Ward, nipping problems in the bud, before they get worse, giving out advice and information, and spending time to listen and offer advice to victims. I've really noticed the difference since they have been around (backed up by an excellent team of PC and Sergeant of course !) but their input would cause big problems if not there, but difficult to measure.
Health is another story. Although I heard, when I asked, that a non profit making consortium from the PCT is being looked at, so contracts do not have to go out to the private sector, I wonder how speedy that is going on. Fingers crossed !
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