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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Yahoo
Crime falls in town centre, council says
Crime in Grimsby town centre has dropped over the last year, North East Lincolnshire Council has said. The authority said alcohol related anti-social behaviour has declined by 51%, compared with 2023/24. There were also drops in the number of bike thefts and violent injuries. Shopkeeper Paul Berry, who has run a comics and collectables shop on Victoria Street South for 28 years, said police and the council "still need to do more". "It's still very noticeable, the anti-social behaviour and stuff," he said. "I mean the town as a whole has got quiet, so maybe that's why the numbers have dropped. "The footfall is like way down on what it used to be." The council claimed the fall was down to Safer Street initiatives in partnership with Humberside Police and other agencies. There have been a number of Days of Action where penalty notices are handed out for cycling and alcohol offences and homeless sleepers are offered support, the council said. Insp Claire Jacobs said: ''The operation has played a significant role in making Grimsby Town Centre a safer and more welcoming space. "Through proactive policing, strong partnerships, and dedicated community engagement, we've seen a significant reduction in crime and anti-social behaviour. "Our approach is not just about enforcement but also about education and support, ensuring that everyone feels safe and valued in this town. "We will continue working closely with local partners to further build on this success and keep strengthening our community." According to the council, anti-social behaviour incidents in the town centre fell from 224 in 2023/24 to 192 incidents in 2024/25. There were 115 incidents of violence leading to injury in 2023/24 and 88 instances over the last year. There were 16 bike thefts in 2024/25 compared with 30 in the previous year. Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. More CCTV cameras installed in Grimsby town centre Theatre gets cameras after antisocial behaviour Humberside Police North East Lincolnshire Council
BBC News
3 days ago
- BBC News
Crime falls in Grimsby town centre, council says
Crime in Grimsby town centre has dropped over the last year, North East Lincolnshire Council has authority said alcohol related anti-social behaviour has declined by 51%, compared with 2023/ were also drops in the number of bike thefts and violent Paul Berry, who has run a comics and collectables shop on Victoria Street South for 28 years, said police and the council "still need to do more". "It's still very noticeable, the anti-social behaviour and stuff," he said."I mean the town as a whole has got quiet, so maybe that's why the numbers have dropped."The footfall is like way down on what it used to be."The council claimed the fall was down to Safer Street initiatives in partnership with Humberside Police and other have been a number of Days of Action where penalty notices are handed out for cycling and alcohol offences and homeless sleepers are offered support, the council said. Insp Claire Jacobs said: ''The operation has played a significant role in making Grimsby Town Centre a safer and more welcoming space. "Through proactive policing, strong partnerships, and dedicated community engagement, we've seen a significant reduction in crime and anti-social behaviour."Our approach is not just about enforcement but also about education and support, ensuring that everyone feels safe and valued in this town. "We will continue working closely with local partners to further build on this success and keep strengthening our community." According to the council, anti-social behaviour incidents in the town centre fell from 224 in 2023/24 to 192 incidents in 2024/ were 115 incidents of violence leading to injury in 2023/24 and 88 instances over the last year. There were 16 bike thefts in 2024/25 compared with 30 in the previous to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
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."
Axios
23-04-2025
- Business
- Axios
Politic-ATL: City approves tax district for Stitch park
The Stitch, the $713 million proposal to cap the Downtown Connector with a park, secured a crucial funding source and the official OK to move from a plan on paper toward an actual construction project. Why it matters: As the name implies, The Stitch aims to repair the social, economic and spatial damage caused by the construction of the Downtown Connector more than half a century ago. The first phase calls for building roughly five acres on top of the Downtown Connector between Peachtree and Courtland streets. View the master plan. Driving the news: On Monday, the Atlanta City Council approved the creation of a special services district in Downtown to fund The Stitch's administration, operations, maintenance and programs. Property owners inside the district will pay an additional tax to fund the project's long-term upkeep, which would be overseen by a nonprofit. Additional legislation authorizes the city to partner with development authorities and the Atlanta Downtown Improvement District, which has championed the vision, to begin work on the park's first phase. So many districts! What's next: Crews plan to break ground next year after the FIFA World Cup and finish four years later. The entire project could be completed by 2036, officials say. Monroe Drive's slow-going makeover One of residents' biggest concerns about the Amsterdam Walk redevelopment plan, which Council approved 8-6 on Monday, was more traffic on an already dangerous Monroe Drive. Yes, but: A redo of the busy road that would include safer pedestrian crossings and a roundabout at Park Drive to control traffic flow remains locked in a perpetual state of "coming soon." As of February, according to the AJC, the Monroe Drive project remained in the design phase. It's one of many projects that have barely moved thanks to staffing challenges in the city's Department of Transportation. What they're saying: In a newsletter statement sent after Monday's vote, Council member Alex Wan said the rezoning approval "puts additional urgency on the Monroe Drive Safer Streets project to ensure the safety of our community both before and after this project comes online." "I will double down on my efforts to accelerate the delivery of that project." Municipal election updates Commercial real estate attorney Nate Jester will join the race to succeed Atlanta City Council member Marci Collier Overstreet in far southwest Atlanta.
Yahoo
15-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
New safety measures on menu at service stations
Safety measures worth £250,000 have been installed at two service stations on the M1. Watford Gap and Northampton Services, both in Northamptonshire, now have advanced automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) systems, more CCTV cameras and better fencing. The work has been funded by the county's police, fire and crime commissioner (PFCC). Roadchef, which owns the two sites, said the improvements would create "safer, more secure environments for drivers". Watford Gap Services opened in 1959 and became a meeting place for musicians in the 1960s, including The Beatles and Jimi Hendrix. The 50th anniversary of the site inspired a musical in 2009. Northampton Services, formerly known as Rothersthorpe, was originally due to be the UK's first service station, but did not open until 1979. A Crimestoppers campaign has been launched to publicise information via leaflets and display boards on how to secure vehicles and prevent them being targeted by criminals. The PFCC's office applied for the funding from the government's Safer Streets scheme. Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Danielle Stone said: "This will make the venues more secure and help to deter criminal behaviour. "This will then free up our police officers to spend more time being visible and accessible in their local communities." Darrell Wade, from Roadchef, said: "These upgrades are vital in creating safer, more secure environments for drivers." Follow Northamptonshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. One of the UK's first service stations 'not going anywhere' Goodbye to the 'iconic' Watford Gap services UK's first service station 'never been so quiet' Office of the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Roadchef
