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Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council

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Community Safety

Within this section of the website you will find details of council services and also the details of other organisations that provide help, support and offer assistance in the vital area of policing and public safety. You will also find links to various organisations that can provide help, support and guidance to stay safe and protect your property.

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  • Alcohol Control Zone

    An Alcohol Control Zone is currently in place in Hatfield Town Centre and surrounding areas.

  • Community Safety

    Living in a safe and secure environment is a high priority for everyone. That's why Welwyn Hatfield Council has committed in its Corporate Plan to work with the police and other agencies to reduce crime and anti-social behaviour.

  • Crime Prevention

    The best way to reduce the risks of crime is to take sensible precautions. Most people already do this as part of their everyday lives, often without realising it. Sensible precautions limit risk and reduce crime. This guide is aimed informing people of some of the very straightforward ways in which they can reduce crime for themselves and their community.

  • Fire Safety

  • Harassment Help

    Harassment is any form of unwanted and unwelcome behaviour which may range from mildly unpleasant remarks to physical violence.

  • HAZCHEM Information

    The Council provides general information, advice and links on hazardous chemicals and emergency procedures for incidents involving hazardous chemicals.

  • Hertfordshire Highways

    Any hazard in the highway (road or pavement) caused as a result of an accident, damage or vandalism may be considered a risk to the public and could result in personal injury to pedestrians, road users or possible damage to property. The following types of damage are considered to be a risk:

  • Home Safety

    The cost to the National Health Service of treating home accident injuries is estimated at £450 million per year, with an additional £1,740 million for the cost of lost output, pain, grief and suffering.

  • Neighbourhood Watch

    Neighbourhood Watch works by developing close links between households in a neighbourhood, the local police and the local authority.

  • Street Wardens

    The purpose of Welwyn Hatfield's street wardens is to provide a reassuring presence, promote community safety, tackle anti-social behaviour and improve the street environment.

  • Town centre management - crime prevention

    It is now widely recognised that there is a link between design and crime and that careful attention to the planning of towns and to the design of estates and individual buildings can help reduce crime.

  • Welwyn Hatfield Community Safety Partnership

    The Welwyn Hatfield Community Safety Partnership was formed in the early 1990s. This complies with the Crime and Disorder Act 1998. The Act places a duty on the council, the police and other public agencies to work together for a safer Welwyn Hatfield.

  • Young People

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