CCTV has finally been installed at one of the entrances to Baron’s Haugh following persistent anti-social behaviour and vandalism.
Initially scheduled to be put in place by the end of September 2018, the CCTV has been installed towards the end of April 2019.
Conservative councillors Meghan Gallacher and Nathan Wilson have been persistent in pursuing the introduction of cameras as a means to assist with tackling the ongoing anti-social behaviour problems.
The camera is located at Chestnut Grove where a lane offers easy access to Baron’s Haugh and where residents have reported a number of serious disturbances including cars being vandalised.
Another camera is expected to be introduced at Manse Road in the near future.
Councillor Gallacher said: "A very significant number of constituents have contacted me directly to relay unacceptable acts of vandalism caused by youths entering Baron’s Haugh through an access lane at Chestnut Grove.
“It was very important to have CCTV introduced at this location and it is intended to serve as a deterrent towards anti-social behaviour at the woodlands whilst also capturing on camera those causing the disturbances.
“There is no excuse for anti-social behaviour at a greenspace as magnificent as Baron’s Haugh or at the surrounding housing and I am pleased that the first camera has now been put in place."
