The group formed to make a safer Balbriggan and tackle crime and antisocial behaviour in the community has held its first meeting and planned the way forward for its work.
The Safe Balbriggan Pillar Group, which was ratified last week by the Balbriggan Leadership Group, held its first meeting last week and agreed a high-level work programme with three primary elements.
Those three elements are engaging with and supporting the town s young people, fostering community integration and creating safer public spaces.
Representatives from the Department of Justice, An Garda Síochána, Foróige and Fingal County Council took part in the inaugural meeting which had a workshop format. They discussed the issues underpinning each of the three work themes and explored the challenges facing Balbriggan as the youngest and most diverse town in Ireland. These challenges include universal access to services, resourcing, and physical improvements to public spaces to improve community safety.