Need Reliable IT Support? Security boost for Blenheim businesses after crime wave

From the front

The BBA says there are many possible security options at hand, ranging from bollards and roller doors to security cameras, fog cannons or increased street furniture in front of shops.

“We have to be considerate about the bylaws Marlborough District Council has in place around access and not cluttering footpaths,” Lynette says.

“We must be mindful that anything installed protects our community but makes sure we stay within the environment plan rules…”

“Planter boxes have been really popular and we’re introducing more as people request them.”

Both the BBA and Marlborough District Council has been approached by business owners about tightening up security

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“Police will join us for a community meeting at our AGM about better CBD security.

“We will be visiting businesses on site to talk through experiences and concerns they have –but we know it’s not ‘one size fits all,” says Lynette.

“Once people have looked into security options more, we can generally steer people in the right direction.”

Security issues facing Blenheim businesses are wider than just break-in’s, with an increasing amount of counterfeit notes.

“The counterfeit 20- and 50-dollar notes that have turned up in the last week have progressed the conversation further – it’s just something else our retailers need to be aware of.

“This has all come simultaneously so it’s a good opportunity to get on the ground with the community, have productive conversations and see how we can assist”.

The environment of central business districts has been a talking point for a while, and Lynette sees the BBA’s role is to point occupants in the right direction.

“We offer a support network to our community and it’s a matter of keeping conversations open and letting people know we are an available resource”.

“We canvas businesses on a regular basis to get the good points and obstacles they face - if there’s a common thread, that’s what we focus our support on to see how wide and deep it runs”.