PUBS and bars across Warwickshire have demonstrated they are successfully running the ‘Ask for Angela’ scheme, which gives people a simple, discreet way to ask staff for help should they need it.
Agencies from the Safer Warwickshire Partnership Board – including Warwickshire Police, Warwickshire County Council, borough and district councils and local Business Improvement Districts – carried out tests in town centre venues to check how well the scheme is understood and used.
Safer Neighbourhood policing teams have been doing this as part of Op Goss. Officers have been carrying out joint compliance visits, checking on door staff and venue management at 38 licensed premises across Warwickshire. Most venues passed the test, with only one failing. That venue has since received additional training and guidance.
WCC community safety spokesperson Leon Livermore said: “It’s reassuring to see pubs, bars and restaurants across Warwickshire doing a great job in supporting community safety. The results reflect a strong commitment from venues to safeguarding customers and promoting safer spaces.”
National ‘Ask for Angela’ scheme director Iwona Kossek continued: “We are thrilled with Warwickshire’s success with their recent ‘Ask for Angela’ testing exercise.
“Visiting 38 licensed premises across town centres, it’s incredibly encouraging to see how many venues have implemented the scheme effectively. This outcome clearly reflects the dedication and hard work across the county to create safer, more supportive environments.
“We’ve been proud to work alongside Warwickshire since 2023, developing bespoke materials and training to support and strengthen the scheme locally, and it’s fantastic to see that collaboration reflected in these results.”
Visit www.askforangela.co.uk for more details.
