Comment

Representation ID: 22620

Received: 29/09/2021

Respondent: Chief Constable of West Midlands Police (CCWMP)

Agent: Tyler-Parkes

The Tyler Parkes Partneship Ltd act for the Chief Constable of West Midlands Police (CCWMP).

This Comments Form TOGETHER WITH the accompanying letter dated 29th September 2021 comprise the CCWMP's representations on Policy HW1.

The CCWMP considers it is appropriate for the Health and Wellbeing Introduction to state that the Black Country authorities have the ‘key objective’ of, ‘…Ensuring a healthy and safe environment that contributes to people’s health and wellbeing…’ (paragraph 5.3). Reducing crime, anti-social behaviour and the fear of crime are fundamental to creating a safe environment which will contribute towards people’s health and well-being.

The CCWMP therefore welcomes the wording of Policy HW1 paragraph a. which requires where relevant, for all new development to be ‘inclusive, safe, and attractive, with a strong sense of place; encourage social interaction; and provide for all age groups and abilities as set out in Policies CSP4, ENV5, ENV6, ENV8 and ENV9.’ whilst also promoting road safety.