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The BID has funded an additional Thames Valley Police Officer to exclusively patrol the BID area and tackle anti-social behaviour, illegal begging and business crime issues. The police officer provides around 2,000 hours every year to patrolling Central Milton Keynes.

  • 2,000 hours of patrolling, police presence
  • 94 verbal warnings issued to professional beggars
  • Tackling anti-social behaviour
  • Five Community Protection Notice breaches served.

Overview

A Thames Valley Police officer has been ringfenced to patrol the BID area which has resulted in 2,000 hours of patrolling across the year, tackling anti-social behaviour, illegal begging and business crime issues. 94 verbal warnings have been issued to professional beggars, as well as five Community Protection Notice breaches. Shoppers should be assured knowing that there is a continued police presence in the area helping to keep them, and their favourite businesses safe. As well as that the link with Thames Valley Police is providing invaluable intelligence for the Business Crime Partnership System.

Other ways we are making our city safe

Business Crime Partnership

The Business Crime Partnership (BCP) has been launched to bring businesses together so they can share information about potential offenders in a safe space.

  • 50 members are currently signed up to BCP

  • 100 banned or unwanted individuals currently on the system

  • Key driver of Barwatch in the area

  • Uses the DISC online management tool

BID Ambassador

Our BID Ambassadors are the eyes and ears of the BID and work closely with Thames Valley to cross reference and share information.

  • 900 incidents tackled and addressed

  • One rough sleeper repatriated

  • Key part of the Safer Streets project

  • Helped choose locations for new CCTV

CCTV

MyMiltonKeynes has directly funded two CCTV cameras in partnership with Milton Keynes City Council.

  • BID Ambassadors integral to identifying locations for CCTV cameras

  • Two CCTV cameras funded by the BID

  • Working in partnership with MKCC

Business Continuity Plan

The BID has published a step-by-step guide to help businesses protect their premises and staff from major incidents.

  • Safety and Security is a key focus of the BID

  • The plan will help protect businesses and their staff

  • Helps with fast and safe recovery after an incident

Tap to Donate

£20,000 has been raised to help the city’s homeless population through the BID’s Tap to Donate machines.

  • £20,000 raised for the homeless

  • Machines are easy for the public to use

  • Completely contactless, money can be donated in just one tap

Action4Youth

Funding of The Breakout Programme and The Inspiration Programme projects.

  • Funding of The Breakout Programme and The Inspiration Programme projects

  • Supported the installation of The Knife Angel

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