West Lancashire Borough Council has made money available to provide additional CCTV cameras in Scarisbrick, Tarleton, Downholland and Burscough and is inviting people to give their views on where the cameras should be located.
The new cameras will bring the total number operated by the Council in West Lancashire to 102. The cameras are monitored 24/7 and play a vital role in helping prevent crime and disorder and increase public safety.
Scarisbrick, Tarleton and Downholland will be provided with two new cameras each, and there will be one additional camera in Burscough.
Cllr David Sudworth, portfolio holder for community safety, said: “Community safety is one of the Council’s top priorities and for many years we have successfully operated CCTV cameras to help deter criminals and ensure that people feel safe. We have expanded the CCTV system over the years and now we have allocated funding for a further seven cameras to be located in some of our principal villages. We are keen to hear the views of local people and community groups about where these cameras should be positioned and I urge people to take the time to look at the proposals and tell us what you think.”
Information about the proposed locations is on the Council’s website www.westlancs.gov.uk/cctv . The consultation runs until 31 July 2014.