There are 15 knife disposal bins across Southend, Essex and Thurrock and they need a...

Published: 1:16 am February 25, 2022
Updated: 5:36 pm March 8, 2026
Essex Police, The Vvu, The Police, Fire And Crime Commissioner For Essex And The Ben Kinsella Trust Are Teaming Up To Raise Awareness Of The Dangers Of Carrying A Knife By Launching A New Competition For Essex Secondary School Aged Children

There are 15 knife disposal bins across Southend, Essex and Thurrock and they need a revamp. The bins are very effective at collecting thousands of knives each year, they

We are inviting young people to design a positive anti-knife poster with three winning designs, one from each authority, chosen to replace the existing knife bin livery and be the new design of the Essex knife bins.

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