New scheme to boost Dawley
A new initiative which will enhance life in Dawley for businesses and residents has been launched.
Great Dawley Town Council, working closely with West Mercia Police, is behind the scheme which will promote communication and safer trading.
“We have funded this new information-sharing software with the aim of reducing crime and anti-social behaviour,” said town clerk Clare Turner.
“Dawley’s shops and businesses are being offered this app free of charge which will enable them to share business crime information with other traders and West Mercia Police securely online.
“The police control the administrative information and businesses receive alerts, photographs of offenders, news and updates through their phones, desktops or other devices.
“Additionally they will be able to instantly report incidents or intelligence including uploading photographs straight to other users.
“Our aim is to help businesses work with police and other traders to combat shoplifting and other anti-social behaviour to make Dawley a safer place to trade, live and visit."
The new initiative is known as the DISC scheme.
“The town council believes DISC is an asset to Dawley and will demonstrate the value of working together and looking out for each other. We hope every business will take up the offer.”
The cost will come from the £35,000 High Street Investment Fund announced recently by Great Dawley Town Council and be available to all shops and businesses in the town.
