RESIDENTS are being reminded that time is running out to have their say on a new blueprint to tackle domestic abuse.

The Safer Hartlepool Partnership is seeking local people’s views on its draft Hartlepool Domestic Abuse Strategy 2016-2019.

People have until the end of August to air their views and are also being encouraged to complete a questionnaire.

Cllr Christopher Akers-Belcher, chairman of the partnership and leader of Hartlepool Council, said: “I hope that people will take the opportunity to read the draft strategy and let us have their views by completing the questionnaire.”

To view the draft strategy visit www.saferhartlepool.co.uk or anyone wanting to complete the online survey should visit www.surveymonkey.co.uk, while paper copies are available by contacting 01429-523100.