Police in Burnley joined forces with budding joinery students at Burnley College to help tackle concerns about anti-social behaviour on a Calico Homes estate.
Together, they hope to address the issue of ASB by installing wooden gates for residents’ homes to deter youths from gathering near properties where their presence is causing concern for some elderly residents.
The project was funded by LANPAC, the Lancashire Partnership Against Crime and is the brainchild of PC Chris McKee.
PC McKee said: “We’ve been working with Calico Homes to install additional security. In addition to this, I reached out to Burnley College, who agreed to create and install several wooden gates for residents’ homes, which will give them some reassurance and hopefully prevent people encroaching on their property”.
Police are also stepping up patrols in the area to help take preventative action on ASB.
He continued: “I think it’s a great example of the local community coming together to tackle anti-social behaviour and, along with our extra patrols, I hope it will make a real difference to the lives of local residents.”
Dawn Cardwell, Head of Business Performance and Assurance, added: “We’re delighted to be working with Lancashire Police and Burnley College to tackle anti-social behaviour within our neighbourhoods. We want people to feel safe and happy within their homes and communities and this project will make a huge difference to people’s lives in the area.”
David Lord, Head of Construction and Engineering at Burnley College, said: “Our students were excited to be invited to be part of this great project. It’s been the ideal opportunity for them to put their skills and knowledge into action and create something which will really make a difference to the lives of others”.
David continued: “As a college, we’re proud to be part of the Burnley community, building futures and changing lives.”