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BBC News
23-04-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
Surrey: Measures to put more neighbourhood police on beat
Surrey Police will have its "highest number of officers in a generation" after receiving funds for 40 patrol recruits, the force has said. The estimated £2.5m from central government will add to the 222 extra officers who joined the force since new recruits will likely comprise of 25 full time police officers and 15 special De Meyer, the force's chief constable, said it was "a chance to strengthen our presence in the heart of our communities". He said: "It's about building lasting relationships and ensuring that we are seen as a trusted resource, not just an authority figure."The guarantee reinforces our commitment to community engagement, crime prevention, and proactive policing."The programme is part of the government's plan to have at least one named, contactable officer in each neighbourhood, as well as dedicated teams on patrol in town centres and other hotspots, according to Local Democracy Reporting will also be dedicated antisocial behaviour leads in every force which Surrey Police said reflects the government's recognition of the public's crime and safety concerns. Surrey Police said it had a total of 2,336 officers in Townsend, the force's Police and Crime Commissioner, said: "Neighbourhood policing is a key commitment for Surrey Police, and residents are already benefiting from that focus, with an additional 3,500 charges and 2,500 more arrests across all crime types in 12 months."Initiatives such as the Safer Streets programme and hotspot policing have led to increased trust and greater intelligence gathering in our communities."
BBC News
05-03-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Funding approved for Barnsley's Yorkshire Rose statues
Funding of £2.5m has been approved by Barnsley Council for three new Yorkshire Rose sculptures in the town sculptures, standing between 12m (40ft) and 15m (50ft), will feature integrated lighting and audio elements, creating an immersive experience for are designed to serve as a visual gateway to the Seam Digital Campus, part of a wider £11.97m regeneration effort to promote Barnsley as a digital the funds, councillors said the sculptures were a key part of a wider plan to bring forward development in the Upper Seam area and to enhance the town's identity. The development will include an urban park with three distinct gardens, according to the Local Democracy Reporting will also be a £1m contingency budget to cover unforeseen costs during installation. Generate investment Robin Franklin, cabinet member for regeneration and culture, told a council meeting the sculptures aimed to transform the area into an "iconic attraction".He said it would help "promote the town centre, and act as the catalyst for the next phase of the project, which will include the DMC [Digital Media Centre] three, and the national centre for digital technology".He said it was also hoped the work would help to generate investment to attract a "premium hotel".The report acknowledged the potential risks of negative publicity due to the cost of the sculptures and outlined a communications strategy which would focus on promoting the long-term advantages. Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North
