HARDWARE & SECURITY
Safer Streets By Design
The Government ’ s crime-busting Safer Streets Fund initiative saw provider of housing and community services Ongo awarded £ 650,000 for improvements to the Westcliff estate in Humberside – improvements which have resulted in delighted local residents coming together in a short film which celebrates the Safer Streets project .
» FRAN RHODES , COMMUNITY Regeneration Coordinator at Ongo said : “ It has been an absolute pleasure to be part of the team leading this project . The sheer amount of improvements we ’ ve achieved has just been incredible , and I ’ m so proud .
“ I can ’ t praise the Westcliff community enough for their resilience over the last year , and determination to work with us and really make a difference to where they live .
“ It wouldn ’ t have been possible without partner agencies including Humberside Police , North Lincolnshire Council and of course the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner so we ’ d like to thank them too .
“ Although so much has already been accomplished with the Safer Streets project , Ongo are 100 % committed to carrying on this work alongside residents . There will be more to come , so keep an eye out for more positive changes in Westcliff .”
Police and Crime Commissioner Jonathan Evison said : “ I am delighted that my Office ’ s Safer Streets Fund grant has made such a big difference in the Westcliff area . Over time the environment and security improvements will help prevent crimes like burglary and enhance overall community safety .
‘ the sheer amount of improvements we ’ ve achieved has just been incredible , and I ’ m so proud ’
“ Furthermore investment in grassroots organisations has resulted in additional diversionary activities and opportunities for the wider community to come together . My office remains committed to ensuring the Humberside Police area accesses national grants in order to tackle crime and antisocial behaviour for residents , businesses and visitors to the region .”
The short film ‘ Ongo Safer Streets Project : As told by tenants ’ can be viewed here : https :// www . youtube . com / watch ? v = MDOrm6AmPko
The Safer Streets project was set up to support ongoing work to cut acquisitive crime - such as burglary , drug dealing and anti-social behaviour - in order to make residents safer and improve the security of homes .
Thanks to the investment via the local Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner , Ongo has so far :
• Gifted over 400 pieces of target hardening equipment , including smart door bells , wireless house alarms and locks to residents
• Installed 23 communal Warrior Doors and 22 video entry systems
• Upgraded 34 existing doors on the estate
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