SAFER STREETS FOR ARGYLL AND BUTE THIS CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEA

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SAFER STREETS FOR ARGYLL AND BUTE THIS CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR

Argyll and Bute Council has welcomed funding from the Scottish Government which will help ensure that people going out during the festive season can enjoy themselves in a safe environment.

The Council has received a total of £20,000 Safer Streets funding which will be spent on extra high visibility police patrols.

Talking about the funding, Council Leader, Councillor Dick Walsh, said: "This funding from the Scottish Government is extremely welcome. This is the time of year when people like to go out shopping, meet with friends and generally socialise a lot more than usual. It's important they are able to do this without the threat of antisocial behaviour.

"These extra high visibility police patrols will help to create a safer environment for our communities and enable people to have an enjoyable Christmas and New Year."