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05/03/2004
Alleyways haunts for thugs to be closed off
Alleyways that are often the scene of anti-social behaviour are to be closed-off in a £2.3 million scheme announced today.
Operation Gate-it will fund environmental improvements in communities across England and Wales. The scheme will pay for gates, CCTV and lighting to increase security.
Sixty small projects costing £10,000 each and 10 flagship projects of £40,000 each will be funded by the investment.
Home Office Minister Hazel Blears said: "Yobs who race down alleys on motorbikes or hang about in rowdy threatening groups can cause real problems for communities."
Local Environmental Quality Minister Alun Michael said he was in no doubt that some alleyways had become a "magnet for criminals". He added that it was important that the amenity value of any route be considered before looking to close it.
"We are working with local authorities to ensure that they have the information they need to use these powers appropriately and that the action they take will improve quality of life for the local communities they serve," he said.
Operation Gate-it is part of the Government's TOGETHER campaign to tackle anti-social behaviour.
(gmcg)
Operation Gate-it will fund environmental improvements in communities across England and Wales. The scheme will pay for gates, CCTV and lighting to increase security.
Sixty small projects costing £10,000 each and 10 flagship projects of £40,000 each will be funded by the investment.
Home Office Minister Hazel Blears said: "Yobs who race down alleys on motorbikes or hang about in rowdy threatening groups can cause real problems for communities."
Local Environmental Quality Minister Alun Michael said he was in no doubt that some alleyways had become a "magnet for criminals". He added that it was important that the amenity value of any route be considered before looking to close it.
"We are working with local authorities to ensure that they have the information they need to use these powers appropriately and that the action they take will improve quality of life for the local communities they serve," he said.
Operation Gate-it is part of the Government's TOGETHER campaign to tackle anti-social behaviour.
(gmcg)
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