'I spend quite a bit of time in the town centre and it can sometimes be an uncomfortable place to walk through.'
A huge new transport interchange in Stockport could become 'the new Piccadilly Gardens', it has been claimed. Local politicians say they're excited about the massive development, which includes a rooftop park, but they're concerned about security.
The town hall's latest communities and transport scrutiny committee was told some councillors are concerned there will be no CCTV or security teams monitoring the park when it opens in spring 2024.Councillor Yvonne Guariento asked if undercover security teams would be patrolling the area and what security measures will actually be in place.
Coun Matt Wynne added: "I have got to share Coun Guariento’s concerns over the lack of detail on maintenance and community safety. I’m going around bits of the town centre at the moment and it is starting to look a bit grotty and I don’t want it [the interchange] to become a reflection of that, because it is straining existing budgets.
Coun Frankie Singleton, cabinet member for communities, culture and sport; and Coun Grace Baynham, cabinet member for parks, highways and transport services, assured members any issues will be dealt with. The committee heard undercover security patrols and CCTV are not in the current plans.
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