Residents in the Downtown Brampton area and along the Etobicoke Trail Creek have seen a rise in crime, drugs, mental health issues and encampments in the area. We’re taking the issue very seriously and convening a community safety meeting with the goal of creating an action plan and follow-up.
The meeting on Thursday Oct 12 is a neighbourhood specific meeting and attendance is limited. Please email my office to request attendance (rowena.santos@brampton.ca)
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Downtown Brampton Neighbourhood Tackles Community Safety Challenges
Over 40 residents participated in the Central Public School Community Safety Workshop along with representatives from Peel Police, Region of Peel Human Services, By-law Enforcement, City Security, the City’s Community Safety team, Welcoming Streets Outreach, Regeneration Outreach, Mayor Brown, Councillor Santos and Councillor Vicente and their support teams.
Community Safety Meeting Scheduled
Residents in the Downtown Brampton area and along the Etobicoke Trail Creek have seen a rise in crime, drugs, mental health issues and encampments in the area. We’re taking the issue very seriously and convening a community safety meeting with the goal of creating an action plan and follow-up.
Event time:
Thursday Oct 12, 6:30PM – 8:00PM
We will address the following issues identified by local residents:
- Crime and Crime Prevention
- Homelessness, Mental Health & Addictions and Encampments
- Property Standards and Rental Units
Participants include resident Gael Miles, Peel Regional Police, Region of Peel, Peel Outreach, Welcoming Streets, By-Law & Enforcement, Councillor Santos, Councillor Vicente and Mayor Brown.
Meeting notes and follow-up will be posted here following the community meeting.
