Milnrow Memorial Park is to get an improved CCTV system

Milnrow Memorial Park

Milnrow Memorial Park is to get an improved CCTV system to help deter anti-social behaviour and provide a safer environment for users of the park.

The work will remove the camera from the Free Trade Tavern and fit a new HD day/night camera with infra-red night vision to the floodlight lighting column next to the skate park.

This advanced camera can be programmed to automatically ‘tour’ the surrounding area including the skate park and the children’s play areas.

Councillor Neil Butterworth said: "I am very excited about this project, which will provide additional safety for our children playing within the park and reassurance for mums and dads that their children are safe."

Duncan Hannant, the Labour candidate in this year’s local elections, said: “It is great to see the park used so extensively throughout the year, and this improvement will enable more people to exercise and relax in the fresh air at any time of the year, and help us all to lead a healthier life.”

Irene Davidson, Lib Dem Candidate for the local elections in May, said: "Having called for CCTV on our park on numerous occasions, I am pleased to hear this news.

"Our park is extremely popular, especially since our skate park opened.

"This must be part of an overall packages to make our open spaces safer though. This includes regular police patrols and additional lighting in the park. I will be working with Councillor Andy Kelly to ensure that parents feel safe letting their children use our wonderful park."