The Safer Stockport Partnership (SSP) has launched its Christmas Safety campaign in a bid to keep residents safe over the festive period.

The SSP, which includes Stockport Council, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) and the Fire & Rescue Service, is looking to raise awareness among residents to ensure they have a safe Christmas whilst out and about and in their homes.

The SSP launched this year’s Christmas campaign with an event in the town centre, (outside Merseyway), to coincide with the launch of the national Drink Drive campaign.

The SSP Christmas campaign has a number of key messages which include:

• ‘12 Top Tips’ on how to have a safe winter
• Crime reduction information to help protect residents from vehicle crime, cycle theft and burglary
• Warnings about the risks of drinking alcohol before cooking or driving

The messages will be communicated to people in shopping centres, car parks and colleges throughout December. Information will also be available via the SSP website and social media.

Councillor Iain Roberts Deputy Leader of Stockport Council, said: “We are committed to making Stockport an even safer place for residents and visitors to enjoy over the festive season. The campaign is about informing people to help them stay safe over Christmas and avoid becoming a victim of crime.”

Chief Inspector Leon Jacobs, of GMP and Co-chair of SSP, said: “The scheme is part of a Christmas safety initiative which aims to inform Stockport residents of ways they can protect themselves and their property over the festive season. All too often, what should be a time of happiness is ruined when people become the victims of unscrupulous individuals. Sometimes, a little advice can go a long way to preventing this from happening.”

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