The crime commissioner will answer residents' questions about crime in Maldon at a public meeting next month.

Roger Hirst, the police, fire and crime commissioner for Essex is set to chair a meeting at the town hall in Market Hill, inviting residents to make their voices heard on issues in the district.

Mr Hirst's deputy, Jane Gardner, chief inspector Gerry Parker, district commander for Chelmsford and Maldon, the area's group manager, Greg Keys and Spencer Clarke, from the Maldon community safety partnership will all be appearing at the meeting.

Mr Hirst has hailed the meeting as an opportunity for the emergency services to show the community's "voices matter".

He said: “Public meetings are a great way to hear directly from local communities about concerns they might have and areas of activity that are in place and working well.

"Very often a joint approach is the answer to a problem.

"I hold regular public meetings across the county and with a panel of experts on hand, these meetings are a great way to find the solutions together.

"Do come along whether you have criticisms, compliments or constructive comments to make.

"We want to hear them all because your voices matter.”

The meeting will take place from 6.30pm to 8pm on Tuesday 8 January.