The bid builds on lessons learnt from an existing CCTV scheme in Northfields. As well as impacting on crime it is anticipated that feelings of increased safety will encourage greater use of town centre facilities. The cameras will also play a key role in the achievement of Secured Car Park Status in these car parks. This bid is for 10 cameras in a village environment. The target area includes coverage of over 200 households and car parking facilities used by visitors to the Cathedral and leisure centre.
Main problems are vehicle crime and disorder.
The scheme will also support a bid for secure car park status. Newark Riverside Car Park Installation of 4 cameras to cover a 200 space car park. The site is relatively isolated with no natural surveillance available and has a high rate of use. It is also intended that an application will be made for Secured Car Park Status. The aim of the scheme is to prevent criminal activity before the area gains an undesirable reputation.