Students living in Rushcliffe have received doorstop advice on personal safety, fire safety, accommodation security, and social responsibility in a new initiative from local partners.
Rushcliffe Borough Council’s (RBC) Community Safety Team has visited over 180 properties across West Bridgford to give advice on safety, security, and crime prevention, as well as a local area guide and a practical crime prevention kit.
They were also joined by representatives from Nottinghamshire Police, Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service, Nottingham Trent University (NTU), and Victim Care to share the key messages on staying safe whilst residing in the town.
This included sharing further key information on NTU’s Safe Space campaign, which highlights safe and secure places on its City and Clifton campuses that can help individuals after a night out, if they are being followed, to leave a situation if they feel uncomfortable, or to calm down if they are feeling anxious or need to stay overnight.
The Safe Spaces are located at the Goldsmith Street security entrance of the Boots Library for the City Campus and the upper floor of the Pavilion in room 123A for the Clifton Campus.
The crime prevention items issued to students included spike bottle toppers, 24-hour timers for lights, a window or laptop vibration alarm to deter thieves, personal attack alarms, toaster bags to reduce fire risk, a local guide relevant to West Bridgford, and personal attack alarms.
RBC’s Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Environment and Safety, Cllr Rob Inglis, joined the teams visiting properties to learn more about the initiative.
He said: “We’re pleased to welcome and assist our vibrant student populations in parts of Rushcliffe. This guidance and these practical items are delivered on the doorstep with friendly advice from our Community Safety Team and partners.
“This provides awareness and understanding of different aspects of safety during their stay and beyond, and if they choose to stay in the Borough after their studies, how they can play a responsible role as a resident in their community.”
A taxi initiative with Nottingham Trent University and Nottingham Cars was also promoted. It began in 2021, allowing students who have run out of money or don’t have the means to pay to get a taxi home and pay for it the following day.
Students should call Nottingham Cars on 01159 700 700 to book a taxi, stating they need to use the Student Emergency Fare scheme, show their student ID, and the driver will then inform the university and give a receipt noting the cost of the journey.
• Do you know what species of Gorilla is on display at Wollaton Hall?
• Police statement after 10 people shot and wounded by BB gun fired from a vehicle in Nottingham