Electric gates, CCTV systems, fences, secure store rooms and even moats are now being considered by farmers as the level of rural crime has increased significantly over the past few years. A report by insurers NFU Mutual shows that, in 2018, crime in the countryside went up by 12%, for an overall cost to the… Read more »
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New car park barrier system to help mitigate parking issues at Raigmore Hospital
It is hoped that a new car park barrier system and extra parking capacity at Raigmore Hospital will sort out the parking issues that have affected it in recent years, a news report in the local media can reveal. At least one of the new overspill car parks will be open while barriers are also… Read more »
New bollards to be installed at Victoria Bar in York
Bollards are set to be installed to stop people driving through a gateway in the city walls after the previous barrier broke, a recent news report in the local media has been able to suggest. The measures will be installed at Victoria Bar and will mean only residents, cyclists and emergency services will be able… Read more »
College to deploy nine-foot high security fences to enhance security
The Rusholme sixth-form college has asked for planning permission to deploy nine-foot high fences to stop people breaking in, a news report can reveal. The Xaverian College argues that this access restriction solution would prevent acts of ‘minor vandalism’ that regularly affect the college, according to student support vice-principal Simon Channell. He wrote in planning… Read more »
Cumberland Infirmary and West Cumberland Hospital raise almost £1m in parking charges, report reveals
Two hospitals in Carlisle and Whitehaven are making almost £1m in parking by charging both their own staff and visitors, a recent news report in the local media has been able to suggest. The North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust, which is the new trust resulting from the merger of North Cumbria University Hospitals… Read more »
Security and safety are top priorities to be considered when deploying turnstiles, gates or revolving doors
The security and safety of people working or visiting buildings should be the top priorities when deciding to deploy access controlled entry points such as turnstiles, gates or revolving doors, experts in the field have argued. When choosing to install security entrances such as turnstiles or security revolving doors, it is important to give special… Read more »
Multiple automated, manually operated and static bollards to be deployed across Canterbury
A variety of automated, manually-retractable and static bollards are being deployed across Canterbury as part of the city council’s city centre security bollards scheme, a recent news report in the local media has been able to suggest. The £789,000 project is being put in place on the advice of counter-terrorism police to stop a hostile… Read more »
Barriers deployed in pub car park to prevent access by stolen vehicles
The managers of a pub on a Wolverhampton housing estate have decided to install barriers on its car park to prevent drivers in stolen cars using it to access council-owned land at the rear, where vehicles have then been stripped and set on fire, a recent news report in the local media has been able… Read more »
Global Fencing Market to Reach $38 Billion by 2027, Market Research Report Reveals
The global fencing market is set to record a very strong level of growth over the next 8 years, reaching an expected $38025 million in revenue terms by 2027, a recent market research has been able to suggest. The “Global Fencing Market Forecast 2019-2027” report from Inkwood Research points out that the market is likely… Read more »
New rising bollards installed in Tamworth town centre
A new set of rising bollards have been installed in Tamworth town centre in a bid to protect the pedestrian area there, a recent news report in the local media has been able to suggest. The bollards are in place on Colehill, close to the Co-op building and also the bottom of George Street next… Read more »