Location:VirginMediaO2 HQ, 3 Sheldon Square, Paddington, London W2 6HY
Start date:22/06/2026
End date:22/06/2026
Event Organiser:Cityforum
Speakers include: T/DCC Catherine Akehurst Programme Lead, Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee NPCC; Gary Connors Assistant Director London Violence Reduction Unit; Deputy Assistant Commissioner Helen Millichap National Policing Lead for Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Metropolitan Police, Director National Centre for Violence Against Women and Girls and Public Protection (NCVPP); Dr Julia King, Associate, Make Space for Girls; Director Social Place. And Durham Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Joy Allen.ย Co-chairs for the day: Dame Lynne Owens former Metropolitan Police Deputy Commissioner; former Director General National Crime Agency; Lead recent Independent Review into Releases in Error; and Wayne Parkes Independent DDaT Consultant and Strategic Advisor; former Chief Digital Data and Technology Officer Police Digital Service.
How will the Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee and other initiatives drive success? What are the most effective ways to reduce VAWG, ASB and knife crime? Whatโs happening and having impact? What are the immediate priorities to consider?
