Readers may remember that Siegen Close came under a major attack from metal thieves earlier in the year. Lead was stripped from canopies above many residents front doors and this led to much concern among local residents - many of whom are elderly.
The crime prevention programme was subject to a visit from Sir Norman Bettison - Chief Constable of West Yorkshire - who instigated a campaign to reduce metal thefts in the area.
Our job was to respond to the concerns raised by residents and to make the area safer by reducing the potential for crime. This included the impregnation of the replacement lead with a chemical which makes the metal worthless, additional Police patrols and the fitting of dawn to dusk security lights to the rear of some properties to light up darkened areas at night.
My colleagues Cllr Judith Elliott and Cllr Shirley Varley have worked closely with local residents to deliver these changes and are also supporting the formation of a residents group.
This has been a valuable community led process and we are grateful for the support we have received from local residents. We will be monitoring closely to make sure crime levels are further reduced in Siegen Close and across the rest of Morley.
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