The Commission for the Public Safety for Young People is bringing together local councillors, children's services staff, head teachers and representatives from the police and the Crown Prosecution Service to determine the extent and impact of youth crime in the area and how it can be reduced.
The commission will hear evidence from a range of groups between October and December this year. It will then draw up proposals as part of a three-year strategy to promote public safety and social cohesion.
The council said young people could meet directly with the commission to express their concerns and youth and community services staff will make sure they are aware that their voices can be heard.
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