More CCTV for Gainsborough thanks to successful police funding bid

The new intelligent CCTV will be installed after a successful bid by Lincolnshire police and crime commissioner, Marc Jones.

The bid, in collaboration with Lincolnshire Police and West Lindsey District Council, was one of the projects chosen to receive funding from the Government’s Safer Streets Fund.

Lincolnshire Police will receive a total of £250,780 in extra funding which will go towards measures proven to cut crime.

These include simple changes to the design of streets such as locked gates around alleyways, increased street-lighting and the installation of CCTV.

Marc Jones said he is delighted the bid had been successful and was confident the project would be crucial in both preventing and fighting crime in the town.

He said: “I am thrilled that we have been successful in bringing this additional money into the county and excited about the project.

“It’s another great example of how we are finding new and innovative ways to keep our communities safe and working in partnership to ensure out resources are used effectively and efficiently.”

Coun Giles McNeill, leader of West Lindsey District Council, said: “This project is another important step in protecting the community of Gainsborough from criminals and I am delighted the town will benefit from the grant.

“Our CCTV system is an important tool in both deterring and catching criminals and this project will allow us to upgrade and enhance the system to the best available technology.”

Gainsborough’s MP, Sir Edward Leigh has also welcomed the additional funding.

He said: “This new money will help fund proven crime cutting measures, such as increased street lighting, CCTV and locked gates around alleyways and I am confident that this will prevent and reduce crimes such as burglary and robbery in the areas that need it most.

“I want people everywhere to feel secure in their communities and be able to live their lives free from the threat of crime, and this extra funding for Lincolnshire Police will help make that possible.”

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