Burnley Council say funding between the council and the Town Centre Business Improvement District (BID) will enhance safety and security in the community by employing wardens for the town centre.
The announcement comes after a successful trial that was welcomed by town centre businesses. The extension of the service will mean uniformed wardens will return to the town centre seven days a week.
They will challenge and report on individuals and groups acting in a persistently anti-social manner. If the project proves successful, consideration will be given to continuing it into future years.
Burnley Council’s Executive Member for Community & Environmental Services, Councillor Howard Baker said: “Our partnership with the BID on this initiative will provide a visible and reassuring presence in the town centre. This will build on the recent increase in uniformed policing by Lancashire Constabulary in recent weeks.”
“We have an excellent range of businesses, retail and leisure offers operating in the town centre who have invested in recent years. We want residents and visitors to come to the town centre knowing that they don’t have to be concerned about anti-social behaviour as it won’t be tolerated here.”
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