RESIDENTS in the district are being asked by Essex Police to take part in a survey that will help them get an understanding of what the major issues are in the area’s communities.

The short survey focuses on helping officers engage better with residents in the district in order to deliver a better service.

An Essex Police spokesman said: “Effective engagement is about getting it right at every interaction with the public. Essex Police is committed to delivering a first class service that inspires public confidence and meets the needs of the communities we serve.

“Please help us gain an understanding of we can engage better with you and your communities by completing our survey. Your views are really important to us.”

The survey should take no longer than five minutes to complete and can be accessed by visiting essex.police.uk/contact-us/public-engagement-survey/.