Street security patrols to continue supporting safety in Loughborough town centre
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Street security patrols will continue in Loughborough town centre following a successful first year.
The patrols provide a visible presence to help tackle retail crime and anti-social behaviour.
The scheme is being funded and led through Charnwood Borough Council and Love Loughborough BID.
Following the introduction of the programme in 2025, the street patrols have supported 127 individual businesses directly and visited Loughborough businesses on over 3,000 occasions.
Cllr Jennifer Tillotson, the Council’s lead member for Housing, Economic Development, Regeneration and Town Centres, said: “The security patrols have made a huge difference in reducing crime and anti-social behaviour within the town centre therefore this is an important investment to help protect our local businesses.
“The feedback we have received from local shop owners and businesses has been really positive and we are pleased to be able to keep supporting them.”
The scheme was originally funded through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, however will be continued with £30,000 of investment from the borough council and Love Loughborough BID.
Lez Cope Newman, Chair of Love Loughborough BID, said: “I am pleased that we are able to extend the scheme to have our friendly street patrollers in the town centre.
“They have been an invaluable asset at over 12 major events, ensuring visitors to Loughborough felt safe and welcome.
“Their visible presence has served as a deterrent, and the results are clear to see that they have made a significant difference to Loughborough.”
Charnwood Council News - Published: Wed 6th May, 2026
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