Representatives from the Hertsmere CSP participated in an interactive workshop in December 2022 (as pictured to the left), reviewing the aims and priorities in the current Community Safety Plan and planning for the next four years. This was followed by the launch of the Hertsmere Community Safety Partnership Plan 2023 - 2027 survey, inviting those who live, work or visit the borough to have their say on community safety aims and priorities. Over 300 people responded and 95% agreed that we should be focussing on creating safer environments by tackling crime and anti-social behaviour, to protect and safeguard vulnerable people and build community confidence and wellbeing to increase feelings of safety.  As well as agreeing to the priorities set out in the plan, respondents also put forward suggestions on what they wanted the partnership to consider. Where appropriate these will be incorporated into the action plan. 

Several Older Person's Activity Learning and Safety (OPALS) events have been held across the borough between November 2022 and March 2023. More than 50 people attended the OPALS event at the Borehamwood and Elstree Synagogue in  November 2022. Attendees received information from different organisations including Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service, Hertfordshire Constabulary, Communities 1st, Neighbourhood Watch, Hourglass, Age UK, MIND, Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust, Borehamwood and Elstree Synagogue, Hertfordshire County Council Trading Standards, Beacon, Citizens Advice, Herts Sports Partnership and Stevenage Football Club Foundation. The feedback received from those that attended was very positive including one person commenting: "It was an enjoyable half day with lots of useful information available". 

Thirty people attended a mini-OPALS event at St Michael's and All Angels Church in Borehamwood in February 2023. Attendees were able to enjoy fish and chips for lunch, followed by presentations from Hertfordshire Constabulary, Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service and Trading Standards. 

OPALS returned to Potters Bar in March 2023, with 40 people gathering at the Wyllyotts Theatre (as pictured above). Ten organisations were in attendance and there were information tables for attendees to speak with agencies and collect freebies. Some attendees shared in their feedback that as a result of attending the event, they would "be more aware and diligent about scam calls", complete morning exercises and socialise. Attendees at both the November and March events received a free lunch, along with being given a Warm in Winter gift bag from Small Acts of Kindness and a Safer Streets folder. 

Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service hosted a free Basic Car Care Event in March 2023 at the Potters Bar Fire Station, with 25 people in attendance. Kwik Fit gave advice on tyre safety and how to maintain what's under the car bonnet between MOTs and services. Hertfordshire Constabulary, Hertsmere Volunteer Police Cadets, Hertsmere Community Safety Partnership and Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service provided safety advice (organisations pictured above). Hertfordshire Road Safety Partnership gave advice on how to drive safely and the risks of drink driving. Hertfordshire County Council shared information on health screening available and Hertsmere Borough Council promoted Healthy Hubs and Voter ID.