McMillan kicks off summer tour

Stuart McMillan MSP, (SNP West of Scotland) has kicked off his summer tour by meeting the community wardens in Inverclyde on a fact finding mission. During the afternoon visit Mr McMillan was able to participate in a briefing which takes place before the wardens patrol the community. Mr McMillan was able to spend the afternoon witnessing first hand the excellent work done by the community wardens of Inverclyde.

Mr McMillan said;

" I was pleased to be able to spend a full afternoon with the community wardens of Inverclyde to witness first hand the excellent work they do in patrolling our communities and making the streets safer.

" The wardens act as a visible presence throughout the community which helps reassure the public that something is being done to combat violence, vandalism and anti social behaviour.

" Many constituents have made me aware that they feel the streets and communities are not safe to walk through and this is why I believe the presence of community wardens will act as a deterrent to those who plan to perpetrate acts of vandalism and crime.

" I would urge that constituents in Inverclyde remain vigilant and report any suspected acts of vandalism to the appropriate authorities.

Notes:

The Inverclyde Council's free Antisocial Behaviour Hotline is available from 08.00 hours until 24.00 hours daily and can be reached by contacting 0800 01 317 01 or constituents can contact the Community Warden Hotline on 714 242 from 09.00 hours until 24.00 hours.

Photos attached: Stuart with Enforcement team member - Donna Murphy; Community Wardens - Jamie MacNiven and Lesley Donnachie (from left to right)