New mobile police unit to hit the road

Fri, Mar 30th 2007, 11:00

House builders at eco-friendly Stamford Brook in Altrincham have contributed to another good cause, this time by helping the local community police.

Redrow and Bryant Homes, the house builders responsible for the new homes development, off Manchester Road, have donated £5,000 each towards a new mobile police unit, expected on the road in May.

The vehicle will help the police to get right into the heart of local communities, giving residents easy access to the Force’s services.

Inspector Simon Wright of Altrincham’s Neighbourhood Policing Team said: “This new vehicle will mean that we are even more accessible to communities across Altrincham and Trafford.

“In particular, it will enable us to work even more closely with residents in hotspot areas, so that we can address and resolve those issues that are of most concern to them.

“We would like to thank Redrow and Bryant Homes for their donation, which has meant that we can purchase this vehicle and I know it will help us to make a real difference to the lives of local people.”

It will be a fully operational policing unit, connected to mains electricity, a telephone network and equipped with the IT specification required for a police station. 

A team of dedicated officers, including one sergeant, two police constables and five new police community support officers will be based permanently in the vehicle, which will be used in identified crime hotpots across Trafford to provide a visible police presence and help reassure residents and deter offenders.

And alongside community policing, the new unit will also be used as an education tool in local schools – introducing children to the police in a positive way.

Elaine Smith, sales manager for Bryant, speaking on behalf of both developers, says: “This new police vehicle is going to be a great asset to our local community, and we’re really pleased we could help get it up and running. Getting involved with the local area is something we are really committed to, and I hope we have a long and happy relationship with Greater Manchester Police.”

Stamford Brook is a joint partnership between the National Trust and developers Redrow and Taylor Woodrow to create 710 energy efficient homes within a fantastic green environment. It is a unique venture that aims to demonstrate how large developments by homebuilders can offer more sustainable living.

For more information about Stamford Brook, off Manchester Road, Altrincham, call Redrow on 0161 962 6276 or Bryant Homes on 0161 969 3802 or log on to www.stamfordbrook.co.uk.