NEW mobile CCTV cameras have been installed in an area of Barnsley in a bid to combat antisocial behaviour.
The cameras are now in parts of the ward where higher levels of antisocial behaviour have been recorded.
Each location has been chosen for its good visibility, helping the cameras capture clear footage when needed.
The project has been delivered by Barnsley Council’s Safer Communities service, working closely with the Barnsley Council South Area Team and South Yorkshire Police.
Each site has been assessed to make sure the right type of camera is in the right place and able to have the greatest impact.
Coun Wendy Cain, cabinet spokesperson for public health and communities, said: “Through our Love Where You Live programme we’ve been working with partners, including our community safety and South Area teams, to introduce measures that support safer neighbourhoods.
“Installing mobile CCTV cameras in the Rockingham ward is an important part of this work.
“It helps us and South Yorkshire Police respond to antisocial behaviour concerns in a targeted and adaptable way.
“By using evidence to guide where cameras are positioned, we’re strengthening our approach to creating safer, more welcoming communities.”
