Tannoy trial to disrupt anti-social behaviour in Grimsby

If you're in Grimsby's town centre today (24th July) you might hear something a little different.

North East Lincolnshire Council are trialling a tannoy system at the Bull Ring and the junction with George Street and Victoria Street South to project a message discouraging anti-social behaviour.

The system will be trialled for the first time to inform people that biking along Victoria Street South is prohibited under the Public Space Protection Order.

Short announcements will be played every 15 minutes informing the public of the rules in place.

Announcing the plans, Portfolio Holder for Safer and Stronger Communities, Councillor Ron Shepherd, said: “We as a Council have a zero tolerance policy on crime and ASB.

“Grimsby town centre is a key area for our borough and those causing ASB in the area need to be made aware of what they are doing and reprimanded accordingly.

“Additionally, this new Tannoy system will be a way of educating a wider audience as visitors and residents go about their daily business. Should the trail be successful, we look forward to expanding its use in the future.”

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