Councillors will meet tonight to discuss setting up a body which aims to improve the perception locally and nationally of Corby as a desirable and safe place to live.


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Head of legal and democratic services Simon Aley said: "Crime and disorder is an important issue.

"Community safety lies at the heart of this requirement and the crime and disorder committee will play a key role in holding those key players to account in terms of decisions which have an impact on community safety and reduction of crime and anti-social behaviour.

"Any borough councillor who is asked to consider a local crime and disorder matter by a person who lives and works in the borough may refer the matter to this committee."

It will review decisions and key policies by authorities like the
police and the fire and rescue service.

The body would be made up of councillors but may also include officers from bodies like the probation service, parish councils, the NHS Trusts and governing bodies of schools.

Chairman of the Beanfield Tenants' and Residents' Association Nelson Pengelly welcomed the proposal.

He said: "I'm all for this. Anything to keep crime under control has got to be a good thing. I hate bits of news about car fires and arsons.

Crime is the first thing to sort out. We've also had problems with vandals and graffiti at our new play parks in Beanfield. It's a big issue at the moment.

"To get people round a table putting their ideas forward on how we can tackle these things is a good approach."

The authority is setting up the group as part of its obligations under the Police and Justice Act, implemented on April 30 2009.

The audit and governance committee is recommended to approve the new body at its meeting at 7pm at Grosvenor House, George Street.

Members of the public can attend to listen in to the debate.