Signs of the Times

Edenfield Road, Norden. Recently installed and now replete with the legally required sign. The remote control, wireless CCTV camera with near 360 degree view.

It says prevent and detect, hey! If it prevents what is it detecting?

Reduces the fear of crime ? You mean to say that there is no chance it actually increases the fear of crime - otherwise why do we need one ? No crime - no camera. QED. Signs of a society out of control.

Cutgate Precinct, Edenfield Road. The Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001 allows Local Authorities to declare "Alcohol Control Zones" - Bexley Heath, Kent wrote to 3,500 households on their Voters register to consult them about declaring their Zone. As a result, they amended it and extended it and further consulted 350 properties again.

Consultation by RMBC on declaring this Zone? Watch this space. First residents on Amy Street (opposite) new about it was, when this sign went up.
To make an Order the Local Authority must be satisfied that public nuisance, annoyance or disorder has been associated with anti-social behaviour. Statistics related to arrests and incidents will identify such areas.

Section 13 of the Act only allows the Council to designate a public place when it is satisfied that nuisance or annoyance to the public or disorder is directly associated with public drinking. Although no formal survey is required, the Council must still ensure that powers are not being used disproportionately. In general there should be evidence of an existing problem with an assessment of the likelihood that the problem will continue unless the powers are adopted. (Pic right Bexley Heath sign - neat clear - highly visible, click link for more information on this Beacon status Authority - superb website)

I wonder if anyone has computed the effect on house prices of all these signs and the way it reflects upon the area ?