Safer Doncaster TV network goes live

28 June 2005

Don Valley MP Caroline Flint was the honoured guest this week as she joined the Safer Doncaster Partnership to switch on the Safer Doncaster TV Network, the first community safety TV network to be established in the Yorkshire & Humber region.

The initiative uses a network of twelve plasma screens at key locations, GPs surgeries, cafes, hospitals, and shopping areas to promote crime prevention and other important information.

Said Caroline: "The launch of the Safer Doncaster TV network is another first for Doncaster. This welcome initiative by our community safety partnership is backed by substantial investment from the Labour Government enabling the project to be funded for at least three years."

The first broadcasts include features on tackling motorcycle nuisance, the work of the Council's noise control team, "Smartwater" - a new property marking system, and the move towards Safer Neighbourhood policing teams.

The first twelve sites with screens include the Conisbrough Health Centre, the DRI, Tesco Extra (in Balby) and at the Scott GP Practice.

Picture shows GOING LIVE: Caroline Flint MP pressing the plunger to switch on the Safer Doncaster TV network, with Sandra Norburn, Community Safety Officer, Ian Rose, Chairman of Community Communication Network and Ajman Ali, Doncaster Community Safety Manager.

For more information contact Phil Cole 07973 367869.

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