War Memorial given makeover ahead of Remembrance Day
A war memorial in Nottinghamshire has been transformed in preparation for Remembrance Day thanks to Immediate Justice.
The significant improvements were made to the Civic Centre war memorial in Mansfield at a recent day of action, after a public referral was made through the new ‘Fix My Street’ website service.
Three service users took part in the clean-up effort, working hard to trim hedges, pick up litter, clean the memorial itself, and tidy up the surrounding area, ahead of Remembrance Day tributes taking place this weekend.
The ‘Fix My Street’ platform – which can be accessed on the website of the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner - enables residents to highlight areas in need of attention, allowing offenders who have committed antisocial behaviour to make amends by carrying out vital community reparation within days of their offence.
Nottinghamshire Police and Crime Commissioner Gary Godden said: "It’s great to see the Immediate Justice Day of Action having such an impact ready for Remembrance Day.
“Here in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire we pay our respects throughout the city and county, and I’m really pleased that the Civic Centre memorial in Mansfield has benefitted from a tidy-up.
"The people of Mansfield have seen recently that Immediate Justice is about taking swift action to address antisocial behaviour and low-level crime while giving offenders the chance to contribute positively to the community.
“The Fix My Street referrals are showing how residents can directly influence the work that’s being done and ensure that areas of concern are tackled quickly and effectively.”
The work carried out at the Civic Centre war memorial was the second of its kind in the Mansfield area in recent weeks, after Ladybrook war memorial also benefitted from an Immediate Justice day of action in September.
Cllr Angie Jackson, Joint Portfolio Holder for Wellbeing, Health and Safer Communities at Mansfield District Council, said: “We are delighted that the Fix My Street scheme is bringing tangible improvements to Mansfield as an effective form of immediate justice for antisocial behaviour, and that as a result, the war memorial will be looking at its best for Remembrance Sunday.
“It is so much better for everyone that offenders of low level crimes are given the opportunity to atone for their actions in ways that benefit the community constructively. I hope residents will take a look at the Fix My Street website to suggest other areas of our district which could benefit from this scheme.”
The Immediate Justice scheme, spearheaded by the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Nottinghamshire, ensures that individuals who commit low-level offences or engage in antisocial behaviour swiftly take responsibility for their actions by contributing to the upkeep of local communities. The initiative focuses on improving public spaces while offering offenders an opportunity for rehabilitation and positive contribution.
The Immediate Justice programme is an important tool in tackling antisocial behaviour in Nottinghamshire. Offenders involved in the scheme are required to complete visible, meaningful tasks that give back to the community while teaching valuable lessons about responsibility and the consequences of their actions.
Whether it's cleaning up graffiti, picking up litter, or restoring community spaces like the Civic Centre memorial, these tasks help service users see the positive impact they can have when they engage constructively with their surroundings. Since the launch of Immediate Justice, numerous areas across Nottinghamshire have benefited from similar initiatives.
These projects are designed not only to make public spaces more pleasant and welcoming but also to involve residents in identifying priority areas and helping to guide the work that needs to be done.
The Fix My Street web page, powered by the SocietyWorks platform, gives residents the opportunity to pinpoint areas in their community that need attention. Once a referral is made, the Immediate Justice team assesses the location and decides on an appropriate course of action.
To report an area near you for a clean-up, or to find out more, visit www.immediatejusticenotts.co.uk.