Issue - meetings

The Group gave consideration to an update which provided information on Police Scotland’s priorities in the Helensburgh and Lomond area as well as information on Acquisitive Crime; Road Safety; ASB/Violence; Public Protection; and Local News.  Inspector Bart Simonis highlighted upcoming initiatives including collaboration with the British Horse Society to promote Operation #LoseTheBlinkers via a high-profile event which includes promotion of safety for cyclists and collaboration with Hermitage Academy to reduce vaping in young people via a campaign to identify shopkeepers in breach of their licence.

Decision

The Helensburgh and Lomond Area Community Planning Group noted the

information provided.

(Reference: Report by Police Scotland, dated January 2026, submitted)