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Let's Talk About Community Safety in Port Glasgow

How do you feel about the safety of our community in the Port Glasgow locality, and what are your biggest concerns or worries?

What steps do you think our community should take to improve safety and security for everyone?

Are there specific spaces, areas, or neighbourhoods within Port Glasgow that you feel are particularly unsafe, and why?

How do you believe we can better communicate and collaborate as a community to address safety concerns?

Are there any specific safety initiatives or programs that you've seen implemented elsewhere that you think would be beneficial for our community?

Do you know who to report community safety concerns to?  Do you have confidence in reporting your concerns?

Tell us what matters to you and share your ideas in the feedback box below

Have Your Say! (25)

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  • T

    Overall i fee safe in my area of Port Glasgow, but i wonder of others do, in particular those new to the area. Anti Islam slogans daubed on walls around lower Port Glasgow do not make for welcoming community, graffiti in general in the area is also a sign of neglect. Thankfully , the offensive slogans have been removed but it perhaps indicates a need for further vigilance in the area.

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    • C

      Bike track was upgraded but lighting is very poor. Not safe to walk at night. Weekends are very rowdy, with teenagers drinking setting off fireworks.

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      • C

        Hi Christine, your comment has been passed to our community safety team, would you be happy for this to be raised with your local community council, or feel free to attend their next meeting. There are two Community Councils in Port Glasgow, Port Glasgow West and Port Glasgow East

        It would good to hear if this is a concern for other residents.

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      • P

        I feel that no cover is given by the wardens on the bike track between Montrose Avenue and Kilmacolm. If you go for a walk at the weekend or school holidays all you get is drunk young people. Why do the Police/ wardens not go onto the bike track

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        • C

          Hi Paul, thank you for raising this issue and this has been passed to the community safety team, Community Wardens can be contacted on 0800 01 317 01

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        • I

          Church of the Nazarene 09/01/2025

          - Don't see the wardens anymore and there is a lack of police presence nowadays.
          - The response times are too long when calling the police or wardens for anti-social behaviour.

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            Church of the Nazarene 09/01/2025

            - Make sure there is good lighting to feel safe walking around.
            - There should be more cameras and patrols around the community especially around the community centre.
            - I would know how to report concerns and would feel confident to do so if needed.

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              Church of the Nazarene 09/01/2025

              - I do not know how to report concerns and where to if it is not a police matter.
              - I feel like reporting concerns should be advertised better as right now i do not have the confidence to report anything.

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                Church of the Nazarene 09/01/2025

                - I think Dubbs road shops / park teenagers are always hanging around here evenings and weekends as they have no where else to go.

                - Open up a youth club that is open every night of the week, this would help promote activities such as street football, netball or craft clubs.

                - I think there should be more advertisement in schools for activities

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                • C

                  **Responses from Port Glasgow Community Council - 25th November 2024**
                  1. There should be more lighting across public paths especially on Fore Street, Port Glasgow.
                  2. There should be more wardens around Dubbs Road.
                  3. The number for the wardens need advertised more.
                  4. There is a hazard with the Church Street gutters inside the alleyway. The gutters are deteriorating and could fall on someone.
                  5. There is a fly tipping issue at King Street, Port Glasgow.

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                  • I

                    Personally, I feel fairly safe in our area due to driving everywhere i go. Although, I think that some younger people may feel unsafe in certain parts of Inverclyde as historically they have been unsafe. I feel there is an element of safety however, we lack police presence in many areas.

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                    • I

                      There should be community service for those that get caught with drugs on the street. Should be fined for taking drugs in the street or in public spaces. Police need resoruces to deal with lower level drug use as this spirals often.

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