MP praises Local Hero

22 March 20005

Edlington crime campaigner Maureen Tennison has been praised by MP Caroline Flint, after being featured by the Government as one of its Local Heroes for 2005 for her "outstanding contribution to the community".

Ms Flint said: "Maureen Tennison is a genuine local hero. Maureen is a remarkable influence for good in her community. Maureen has had a hand in so many initiatives from Neighbourhood Watch to the deployment of Cop-Shop and the organisation of community skips to stop the dumping of rubbish."

Said Maureen: "It was fabulous to be included as one of the Home Office's Local Heroes. It is nice to have community volunteers recognised for their efforts. I know I couldn't do this without the support of other like-minded people determined to improve the community. This award is a tribute to everyone who works together to turn the tide on crime and to restore pride in Edlington."

Maureen, one of the founders of Edlington Together, the local campaign against anti-social behaviour, started the campaign after giving Home Office Minister Caroline Flint and Louise Casey, Director of the Home office Anti-social Behaviour Unit, a tour of Edlington to highlight local problems.

Said Caroline: "Every community needs people unafraid to take a stand. When things get bad, because of a handful of families, the community needs people who will step up, give residents confidence, work with the police and turn the tide. Maureen is doing that day in day out.

Photos:

Top: Caroline Flint joins community volunteers who organised a community skip for the Edlington Royal Estate.

l to r Maureen Tennison, Caroline Flint, Margaret Adamson, Cllr Hilary McNamee, Dave Adams.

Middle: Maureen meeting Caroline Flint at the House of Commons after receiving the award.

Bottom: the extrat from the Home Office Local Heroes 2005