What is Waterford Community Safety Partnership (WCSP) ?

A collaborative initiative powered by the Policing, Security & Community Safety Act 2024, that brings together:

State agencies like the Gardaí, HSE, TUSLA, and the Council, Local councillors and importantly, Community & Voluntary organisations who are working to make their communities safer.

The Work of the Partnership:

• Prioritise local issues identified by the community as safety concerns.
• Improve multi-agency response to local community safety issues.
• Increase community confidence in service providers.
• Act as a forum for discussion for community safety issues.
• Undertake Public Consultations on community safety.
• Coordinate action and prevent harmful behaviour.
• Monitor, implement and review the local safety plan.
• To develop and adopt a 3-year Local Community Safety Plan

Why Your Voice Matters

PPN members hold a majority of the Community Voices on the WCSP, ensuring that decisions are shaped by local communities.

How often do they meet ? 

• At least six times a year
• One meeting each year will be open to the public
• There are also Working Groups & a Sterring Committee. 
• If your interested in getting involved contact us to at waterfordppn@gmail.com or call 058 21198 / 086 1723298.

Real Impact in Waterford

The CSP recently secured €196,468 in Community Safety Fund grants. One example is “Getting Kilcohan Back on Track”, a project promoting safer travel and youth engagement.

Why Join?

• Direct influence over community safety policies.

• Be a strong voice for your community.

• Collaborate with partners such as Gardaí, HSE, and local government.