Six new CCTV cameras will be installed in the centre of West Bridgford to reduce antisocial behaviour and violence against women and girls. Nottinghamshire Police says crime rates in the area are low but that the new technology will give people an added "peace of mind."
Rushcliffe Borough Council will install the cameras in the next few weeks on Central Avenue and Bridgford Road. They will be placed on columns and will be monitored from a control room at Nottinghamshire Police's Joint Force Headquarters.
The money has come from £3 million of Government funding that was secured by Police and Crime Commissioner Caroline Henry. The Commissioner had made four bids to the most recent round of the Safer Streets fund, focused on tackling neighbourhood crime.
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The four successful bids covered areas including Nottingham, South Nottinghamshire, Mansfield, Ashfield, Bassetlaw and Newark. Caroline Henry said: "West Bridgford town centre is a vibrant place to go shopping, have a coffee or enjoy an evening out and these new CCTV cameras ensure that people have that extra reassurance when they visit.
"The great thing about Safer Streets is that it brings additional investment in making our public spaces safer, in addition to the great work already being done by Nottinghamshire Police and local partners such as Rushcliffe Borough Council."
Councillor Rob Inglis, the Portfolio Holder for Environment and Safety at Rushcliffe Borough Council, said: "The main benefits are that we are able to protect people and support the town centre’s economic vitality. We know West Bridgford is a great place to visit and for people to spend some time, for business, shopping and leisure.
"It has evolved too – the leisure offer is much more than it once was. It is important we also evolve to provide appropriate community safety and reassurance and we think the cameras are a great way to do it and add to our existing tools."
Inspector Rob Lawton, Neighbourhood Policing Inspector for Rushcliffe, added: "Whilst we have a low crime area we want to ensure it remains a safe place to live, work and visit. CCTV gives us an increased ability to see what’s happening in the area 24/7 and increase our ability to keep you safe."
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