The St.Helens Community Safety Partnership (CSP) Board and Executive were set up as statutory bodies under Sections 5-7 of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998.

St.Helens CSP is made up of representatives from Merseyside Police, St.Helens Council, Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service, Merseyside Probation Trust and Health services (the 'responsible authorities').

The 'responsible authorities' are required to work together to develop and implement strategies to protect our local communities from crime and to help people feel safe. They develop local approaches to deal with issues including anti-social behaviour, drug or alcohol abuse, burglary, vehicle theft, domestic violence and re-offending. In doing so, they work in partnership with a range of other local public, private, community and voluntary groups and with the wider community. The CSP is required to prepare a delivery plan informed by an annual joint strategic assessment and public consultation process.

The St.Helens Community Safety Partnership (CSP) Board and Executive were set up as statutory bodies under Sections 5-7 of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998.

St.Helens CSP is made up of representatives from Merseyside Police, St.Helens Council, Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service, Merseyside Probation Trust and Health services (the 'responsible authorities').