Crime Survey Hits Homes

• These were the words of Campaigning Councillor Brian Dash as he launched a new initiative, aimed at making our communities a safer place to live.

In the next few weeks, thousands of households in the New Forest area will receive a personal letter from Brian Dash, enclosing a survey form.

The survey asks about views and actual experience of crime. The information from the survey will help inform Lib Dem policy and will add weight for resources to be allocated where they are most needed.

Also enclosed with the letter is a special card that householders will be invited to display on or near their front door.

The card is aimed at deterring bogus callers and provides important information, including a telephone number to report concerns to the police.

Brian Dash says "I encourage as many people as possible to take a few minutes to complete the survey form and return it, using our special FREEPOST address.

All of the responses will be carefully considered.

It's an effective way of finding out what people think".