Around £10,000 is set to be invested to help boost Chesterfield’s CCTV network– in a bid to increase safety in one of the town’s popular areas.
Chesterfield Borough Council is set to invest in additional CCTV that will expand its security coverage into the Chatsworth Road area of the town, as part of its commitment to deterring unwanted behaviours and tackling anti-social behaviour.
By expanding its CCTV network, it will allow the council to monitor the busy area efficiently and work closely with the police to tackle incidents of anti-social behaviour.
The additional cameras are set to be installed from West Bar roundabout up to Old Road junction.
Councillor Steve Lismore, Chesterfield Borough Council’s cabinet member for health and wellbeing, said: “Chesterfield is a very safe place to live, work and socialise – however, like all towns and cities around the country, anti-social behaviour, crime and disorder can sometimes arise, but we are committed to tackling this.
“The Chatsworth Road area is quite rightly becoming more and more popular, with a fantastic range of bars, pubs and restaurants on offer, so it’s really important for us to invest in the safety of the area.
“The extension of our CCTV network up Chatsworth Road means we can work more effectively with police to tackle incidents in the area, so that it continues to be a safe place for residents and visitors to enjoy.”
Inspector Josh Carter, said: “CCTV can provide absolutely vital evidence during investigations – as well as providing excellent live time monitoring to help officers be contacted when incidents occur.
“The new cameras are a welcome addition to the centre and will provide reassurance to the community, as well as a deterrent to those who think they can behaviour either anti-socially or criminally in our town.”
Funding for the new CCTV has come from East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) from funding provided by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF).
