The Voice of Spalding and South Holland
New CCTV cameras have been put up in Ayscoughfee Gardens to deter anti-social behaviour.
It’s part of funding from government that Lincolnshire Police and Crime Commissioner Marc Jones unveiled.
He says he is confident that the measures will make a significant difference.
“It demonstrates the innovative thinking and determination being applied to driving down anti-social behaviour, keeping our streets safe, and providing additional practical help to those who feel vulnerable,” he said.
South Holland District Council councillor Tracey Carter, deputy leader and portfolio holder for communities and operational housing, said: “I welcome these two additional cameras to Ayscoughfee.
“We have had some recent anti-social behaviour issues in and around the Gardens, so these will help deter potential offenders and provide peace of mind to both residents and visitors.”
“These additional cameras will help supplement the 18 ‘Safer Streets’ cameras already in Spalding, and ensure that we preserve Ayscoughfee Hall and Gardens as the lovely attraction it is.”
The schemes include distributing 500 personal alarms and 5,000 anti-spiking devices county-wide as well as a PubWatch Radio Network for Grantham, something several local businesses called for to be introduced at Spalding at a recent meeting of the newly formed Spalding Business Board.
