Business Watch in
Burscough and Skelmersdale
Did you know that businesses are more at risk of crime than
homes are? Protecting your staff and premises from crime makes good
business sense.
Local companies, West Lancashire Borough Council and
Lancashire Police have worked together to set-up two Business Watch
schemes, one in Skelmersdale and one in Burscough:
- The Skelmersdale scheme covers the Gillibrands, Pimbo and
Stanley industrial areas
- The Burscough scheme covers Burscough Industrial Estate and
Abbey Lane Business Park
The initiative aims to prevent thefts, break-ins and any other
type of anti-social behaviour and reduce crime on the industrial
estates.
How does Business Watch work?
The scheme works primarily through radio communication between
business premises. If employees see anybody acting suspiciously on
the estate they can report incidents to warn other companies to be
on their guard.
The Borough Council has provided funding, through the
Northwest Development Agency funded West Lancashire Inspire
regeneration scheme, for the radio base equipment for the system.
Firms who join the scheme can purchase their own radios to enable
two-way communication with other businesses and the Police. The
radios also allow them to report non-emergency incidents to the
Police
Many businesses from the industrial estates have already signed up
to the scheme to show a united front that they will not tolerate
crime, but the more businesses join, the better it is for
everyone!
In addition to the radio scheme, on becoming a Business Watch
member, businesses will be issued with a Business Watch Member sign
to display on their premises. Member businesses will also receive
emailed crime updates from Lancashire Police and advice on business
support and grant opportunities for security or building
improvements in the borough.
Who to contact
If your business is located on one of the above industrial estates
and you are interested in joining the scheme, or you would like
more information about what's involved, please contact David
Rothwell, Principal Economic Regeneration Officer
Tel: 01695 577177 ext 5122
Email: david.rothwell@westlancs.gov.uk
Online: fill in the Business
Support Enquiry Form
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