A SERIES of CCTV cameras will be installed across Ulverston and other Cumbrian towns, a police chief has announced.

Cumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Peter McCall, has announced an extension to the existing CCTV network, working alongside police, district and town councils.

The 24 proposed new cameras, worth £3,000 each, will be in towns such as Keswick, Ulverston, Millom and Milnthorpe, with Ulverston receiving three of the security cameras.

The cameras will be installed on Market Square, above the Kings Arms Hotel on King’s Street, and above Helen Gee Hairdressing on Market Street.

Police and Crime Commissioner Peter McCall said: “I am delighted to be working with the local councils to develop the next stage of CCTV.

“I often talk about ‘we, not they’ and this is clear evidence of local communities working with us for a really successful solution for our people.

“This is a significant step forward in tackling crime and anti-social behaviour.

“Unfortunately, I can’t put a cop on every street corner but this investment is a massive progression and will go a long way to improve people’s confidence.

“This investment comes at a time when we have increased police officer numbers by 45, as a result of increased council tax payments, and are in the process of recruiting an additional 51 officers as part of the Government’s Operation Uplift initiative.

“CCTV will be a great additional resource in the fight against crime and anti-social behaviour and will help to focus and target our officers on criminals and their activity.”

Assistant Chief Constable Andrew Slattery, Cumbria Constabulary, said: “The planned expansion of the county’s CCTV network is welcome news and is one of the many ways that we use to keep people in Cumbria safe.

“The existing suite of cameras have been in operation since 2015 and have made a real difference to policing.”