Police welcome launch of new Safe Space site for Nottingham

Officers from Nottinghamshire Police have welcomed the launch of a new website aimed at improving the safety of women and girls in the city centre.

The Safe Space Notts website – www.safespacenotts.com – brings together information about accredited Safe Spaces across the city where anyone – particularly women and girls – can ask for support if they feel unsafe, unwell or harassed.

The website, developed by the Consent Coalition and It’s in Nottingham, will help to:

• Improve visibility of accredited Safe Spaces
• Support public awareness and empowerment
• Enhance community safety in the city centre
• Enable access to specialist violence against women and girls (VAWG) resources and training
• Strengthen partnership work to tackle VAWG

Launched at an event at the Broadway Cinema last week, the site is also backed by the Nottinghamshire Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner and Nottingham City Council.

Temporary Assistant Chief Constable Leona Scurr, of Nottinghamshire Police, said

“As a police service we are committed to working shoulder-to-shoulder with our partners to tackle violence against women and girls and to make our city and county even safer places to live, work and visit.

“This new website is a really helpful resource for our residents and visitors, providing information and support to help ensure women and girls in Nottingham feel safe.

“As demonstrated through our own Walk in My Shoes campaign, we will continue to work together to deliver positive change and make a real difference to the lives and safety of women and girls.”

ACC Scurr (right) at the launch

Nottinghamshire’s Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner, and strategic lead for tackling violence against women and girls, Angela Kandola, said: 

“The launch of the Safe Space website represents a significant step forward in our shared mission to make Nottingham a city where women and girls not only are safe, but feel safe.

“We know that improving visibility, awareness, and access to trusted support can make a real difference.

“This partnership shows exactly what can be achieved when local organisations come together with a clear purpose.

“By strengthening the network of trained, accredited Safe Spaces across our city centre, we are empowering people to seek help when they need it and ensuring that support is never far away.”

The Broadway Cinema - one of many Safe Spaces in the city