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BBC News
3 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Walkie talkies handed out to keep Newquay safe
Beach lifeguards, police, CCTV operators and town rangers have been given 10 new walkie talkies to "enhance safety" across a Cornwall town's beaches and high street. The project, funded with about £3,000 from the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner, aims to "ensure quicker response times, better coordination and a stronger deterrent presence", said Mark Warren of the Newquay Business Improvement District."They will help keep our residents, local businesses, and visiting tourists safe throughout the year," he walkie talkies come on top of 80 already deployed in the town at shops and pubs, said Mr Warren.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Plans submitted for 14 'smart hubs' in town
A number of smart hubs which include access to defibrillators are set to be installed in and around a seaside town. The Urban Innovation Company has submitted an application to Cornwall Council to site 14 of the hubs, which also offer the chance to make free phone calls, in and around Newquay. The application is being supported by the town council and Newquay Business Improvement District, the Local Democracy Reporting Service said. Some residents posting in community groups on social media have expressed concerns about obstruction on the streets, increased digital advertising and light pollution. "They're totally unnecessary and will just add to the already overwhelming and messy/ugly street furniture in the town", one local resident said. Commenting on the application on the council planning portal, another person said the digital signs were "not in keeping with the surroundings". The respondent said this was particularly the case in terms of the one proposed for Headland Road, "as visitors to Newquay get their first glimpses of the view across the Fistral beach". The smart hubs, produced by a company called Pulse, would include touchscreens providing free phone calls and free wi-fi. They would also include along with a built-in defibrillator and access to emergency treatment in the event of a drug overdose, as well as an emergency safety button to support anyone who is vulnerable and a 999 emergency button. A planning report said the proposals were supported by the Safer Cornwall Partnership, which recognised the hubs would deliver a range of benefits for residents, businesses and visitors to Cornwall. The 14 proposed locations, which have been developed in collaboration with Newquay Town Council, Newquay BID, Devon and Cornwall Police and Cornwall Council, include Bank Street, Berry Road and Newquay Railway Station. More news stories for Cornwall Listen to the latest news for Cornwall Follow BBC Cornwall on X, Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to spotlight@ Devon town centre to have 'smart hubs' installed Cornwall Council
BBC News
12-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Plans submitted for 14 'smart hubs' in Newquay
A number of smart hubs which include access to defibrillators are set to be installed in and around a seaside Urban Innovation Company has submitted an application to Cornwall Council to site 14 of the hubs, which also offer the chance to make free phone calls, in and around application is being supported by the town council and Newquay Business Improvement District, the Local Democracy Reporting Service residents posting in community groups on social media have expressed concerns about obstruction on the streets, increased digital advertising and light pollution. 'Not in keeping' "They're totally unnecessary and will just add to the already overwhelming and messy/ugly street furniture in the town", one local resident on the application on the council planning portal, another person said the digital signs were "not in keeping with the surroundings".The respondent said this was particularly the case in terms of the one proposed for Headland Road, "as visitors to Newquay get their first glimpses of the view across the Fistral beach".The smart hubs, produced by a company called Pulse, would include touchscreens providing free phone calls and free would also include along with a built-in defibrillator and access to emergency treatment in the event of a drug overdose, as well as an emergency safety button to support anyone who is vulnerable and a 999 emergency button.A planning report said the proposals were supported by the Safer Cornwall Partnership, which recognised the hubs would deliver a range of benefits for residents, businesses and visitors to 14 proposed locations, which have been developed in collaboration with Newquay Town Council, Newquay BID, Devon and Cornwall Police and Cornwall Council, include Bank Street, Berry Road and Newquay Railway Station.
