Business Rangers Service

Project Background

While Manor Royal does not suffer from high levels of reported crime, the lack of area-wide security has been a concern given the large number of businesses on Manor Royal and its proximity to Gatwick Airport. The service brief incorporates a business liaison role and the ability to tackle issues directly and, where required, escalate issues to local authorities and the police - to identify anti-social behaviour hot-spots (such as litter problems and dangerous parking) and maintenance and environmental issues that require action throughout the business district.

Business Rangers wear clearly branded BID clothing, enabling people to spot them in the business district if they have any concerns.The service builds on the ANPR and CCTV security services delivered by the Manor Royal BID, Business Watch and Sussex Police.