Local Aim
The aim of Western Isles Pubwatch is to maintain and improve on the atmosphere in and around licenced premises in the Western Isles by demonstrating a well organised, systematic and unified approach to protecting people both working and socialising. If this aim is achieved then an improvement in the safety, security and wellbeing of staff and customers will almost certainly follow.
Core values:
- Prevent crime and disorder
- Secure public safety
- Prevent public nuisance
- Protect and improve public health
- Protect children and young persons from harm.
What is Pub Watch?
Pub Watch is the licensed trade’s equivalent of a Neighbourhood Watch. It is a group of local licensees coming together to set acceptable standards of behaviour for people using their premises and to agree common policies on dealing with the minority that ignore the standards set.
It requires little more than sometime and commitment together with an acceptance and conformity to democratic decisions of the group. It provides a very inexpensive way of protecting your staff and patrons from the unwelcome behaviour of a few and preserving the good name of your premises. It has the potential to improve trade and enhance relationships with the local community and the licensing authorities.