Brimbank council said it is taking action to improve safety near the Brimbank and Civic Community Centre and Sunshine Library on Hampshire Road, after recent incidents of antisocial behaviour were reported in the area.
Council highlighted several measures it is taking to make the public places more welcoming including increasing security and patrols by local laws officers, boosting training and support for council staff and security guards, and banning people from buildings who don’t comply with expected standards of behaviour
Council said it was also increasing its resources to improve connections and coordination between council services, health services and other organisations working with community members in need.
Other ways to make public spaces safer are being explored by council too, including proposed improvements to the Sunshine Library entrance.
On social media Cr Maria Kerr said the community deserves safe, welcoming and accessible public spaces.
“Council is also strongly advocating for more state and federal government support for mental health services, including funding for outreach workers to engage with people in and around our libraries and public spaces,” Cr Kerr said.
Council continues to work with police on the issue.
Any incidents of illegal or antisocial behaviour should be reported to police by calling triple-0 and that if incidents are witnessed inside a council building, locals should inform staff members, who can call police.
