A SURVEY of shoppers in Colne has found overwhelming support for the introduction of closed circuit security TV cameras in the town.

John Midgley, the Conservative prospective parliamentary candidate for the borough, and members of Colne Conservative branch polled shoppers and traders to find their views on CCTV.

A resounding 92 per cent of those asked "Do you agree with CCTV being installed in our town centre to help fight crime?" answered yes.

"This survey reflects the general feeling we have been getting across Pendle that closed circuit TV cameras will give the police an extra set of eyes and help fight against crime," said Mr Midgley, a strong supporter of CCTV cameras. "In Colne there is a demand. Traders, workers and shoppers share this concern with people in Nelson, Brierfield and Barnoldswick. It's time for Liberal councillors to listen to the public and get cracking with a bid for CCTV funding. There is nothing more important than the safety of the public."

Pendle Council's ruling Liberal administration has said it will only bid for Home Office funding for cameras if supporters of the scheme suggest ways of finding the cash to help fund the installation and annual running costs of them.

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