CHELMSFORD FOR EXPERIENCE
To build upon Chelmsford’s appeal as a vibrant, welcoming and safe space for those who visit, live and work in Chelmsford.
When it comes to the operations of the city centre, we want to be careful to ensure that current resources are being used well. We will work with authorities such as the council and the police to monitor outcomes for the city centre and promote ways of improving these. We will be careful to ensure that where we spend money, it is only to add additional services.
THE BID WILL SPEND AN AVERAGE OF £267,600 PER YEAR, A TOTAL OF 1.3MILLION OVER FIVE YEARS
From the survey results it is clear that reducing crime and enhancing safety is important to businesses in Chelmsford and is something that needs to continue to be addressed. Three out of the top six issues that were ranked as very poor or quite poor were all crime and safety related issues. In addition, during the workshops the most discussed topic by businesses was about crime and safety and comments included the need to improve street lighting in certain areas and helping to improve women’s safety in the city.
HOW WE WILL BE DELIVERING THIS?
1
Continue to work closely with the Police, Local Authority and other agencies in tackling antisocial behaviour, shop lifting and begging on the streets which impacts upon businesses and the visitor experience.
2
To work with others to enhance wherever
possible across the city centre to improve
the appearance of the streets
and open spaces.
3
Explore and implement where appropriate initiatives and schemes which support environmental sustainability and mitigate the impacts of climate change which benefit businesses.
4
Enhance the area through the provision of floral displays and greenery, public art and festive and creative lighting to improve the appearance and vibrancy of the streets, open spaces and rivers where appropriate.
5
Continue to assist in making Chelmsford easier to access by working with stakeholders to communicate travel disruption, promote cycling and walking routes round the city centre.
6
Work with others to create sustainable and cost-effective public and private travel options which encourage access and support the needs of businesses on a day-to-day basis.