East Lothian Council cracks down on crime

11.00.00am GMT Wed 13th Feb 2008

The new East Lothian council administration has set out plans to tackle crime across the county. Anti social behavior will be one focus of the Lothian and Borders Police Community Action Team after £1 million of funding was announced by Liberal Democrat Councillor for Preston/Seton/Gosford and Deputy Council Leader, Stuart Currie.

Announcing a wide variety of measures aimed at reducing crime in East Lothian, Cllr Currie said, "My colleagues and I have been impressed by the work of the council's anti-social behaviour team. There is no doubt it is already making a huge difference for many residents."

"If you look at the cumulative effect of community wardens, environmental wardens plus additional police coming from Central Government, more CCTV and a mobile CCTV van, this is a huge range of tools to fight crime and it will make a huge difference."

Divisional Commander, Chief Superintendent Terry Powell added, "We are delighted the council has decided to give this additional significant commitment to policing East Lothian."