Over one million pounds is to be invested in security measures in Stoke-on-Trent as part of the Government’s Safer Streets Fund, following a successful bid for funding through the Staffordshire Commissioner’s Office.
The Government Safer Streets Fund, which totals £25 million nationally provides funds to improve security in areas particularly affected by acquisitive crimes such as burglary, vehicle theft and robbery. The money will go towards measures proven to cut crime.
Communities in Fenton and Northwood will benefit from the funding which will be focused on improving home security. Each property will have a security survey and a range of accredited home security products installed to improve the security of the front and rear of local homes. Re-deployable CCTV cameras will also be available to provide a visible deterrent in hotspot locations along with additional alley gating where resident consensus has been sought and obtained by the City of Stoke on Trent Council.
Only residents in specific areas of Fenton and Northwood are eligible for this funding. All relevant households will receive a leaflet from 24-7 Locks featuring their contact details for a home security survey.
24-7 Locks are fully compliant with COVID guidelines and will carry identification. Please only call the number featured on the leaflet if you have received a leaflet directly at your home via post or a 24-7 representative has made contact whilst on location. The Commissioners Office are unable to organise for work to be carried out. The funding will be available until March 2021.