New CCTV Camera in Northallerton

A new CCTV camera, which is part-funded by local businesses, has been installed in Northallerton.

17:08 12 November 2018

A new CCTV camera has been installed on the roadside outside Sainsbury supermarket at the north end of the town. The camera, which links to other cameras in the main shopping areas provided by Hambleton District Council, was part-funded by the Northallerton Business Improvement District (BID), which contributed to £7,000 to its cost.

 

BID manager Julia Robinson said: “We are delighted to work with Hambleton District Council to strengthen Northallerton’s reputation as a safe place to work, shop and visit,” 

 

“This new camera now gives the town full electronic surveillance from north to south of the its major commercial areas. Not only is it an important deterrent against crime, it also sends a strong signal of our intention to protect people and property.”

 

Councillor Bridget Fortune, Hambleton District Council’s Portfolio Holder for Leisure, said: “CCTV cameras have a proven track record in helping to prevent and detect crime, anti-social behaviour, drug and alcohol misuse, vandalism, shoplifting and driving offences.

 

“And we are delighted to work in partnership with Northallerton BID and Safer Hambleton to extend the camera coverage.

 

“This latest camera will help enormously to strengthen public reassurance and deter crime.”