Fourteen new surveillance cameras will soon be installed across Preston city centre as part of the Council’s ongoing commitment to making streets safer for everyone.
The initiative is designed to help prevent violent crime, including violence against women and girls, reduce anti-social behaviour, and offer greater reassurance to residents, workers, and visitors.
The new cameras will fill important gaps in the existing live monitoring network, targeting areas that have seen significant changes since the original CCTV system was installed.
With more residential accommodation and the relocation of evening and night-time entertainment venues, the Council has reviewed routes used to access transport, paying particular attention to low-light areas and known locations for crime and anti-social behaviour.
Councillor Freddie Bailey, Cabinet Member for Environment and Community Safety said: “These new cameras are an important step in improving safety in our city centre. By targeting key routes and known hotspots, we can deter crime, support police investigations, and make people feel more confident when they are out and about.”
The new coverage will focus primarily on the southern side of Fishergate and Church Street, including Mount Street, Winckley Street, Cannon Street, and Bolton’s Court. Additional cameras will address gaps on the northern side of the city centre, including Fox Street, Church Row, and Jacson Street.
The installation of the new CCTV Cameras will take place in three phases over two years. Phase one, beginning this year, will cover the Mount Street, Winckley Square, Ribblesdale Place and Cross Street areas. The remaining phases will be completed in the following year.
Appeal after man left with serious injuries after collision on M55
AI platform to answer queries at Lancashire County Council
Leyland’s Music In The Park axed
Lollipop ladies with nearly 100 years of service are recognised
A life in plasticine as Nick Park reflects on animation success
‘Dangerous’ rapist given sentence totalling nearly quarter of a century
Thousands flock to The Harris as Wallace & Gromit Exhibition draws record crowds on opening weekend
Bus strike called off
