New CCTV cameras could be on the cards as a council aims to stamp out anti-social behaviour. Southwell Town Council’s environment committee discussed proposals to install cameras at the Market Square and skatepark at its recent meeting, on May 8. Committee chairman Lyn Harris explained that the idea had “developed out of increased vandalism” in the town and was a bid to “keep these areas safe”. The initial idea put forward was for pan, tilt and zoom cameras, with audio, at a cost of £1,520 for the market, and £2,320 for the brand-new skatepark — which opened last weekend. The market quote was …
