Public give their thoughts on new security measures at The Level

One park in Brighton has got the backing of locals to improve its security facilities in order to rid it of it’s tag as a ‘have for crime’.
The Level, nestled in the heart of the city centre, has picked up a reputation for being a haven for anti social behaviour in recent years and now parents are hoping that these new security measures will help make the area a safe place once again. More CCTV, lighting and larger bins are being brought in at The Level in Brighton which has been the subject of parental concerns for the safety of children using it. The new safety measures will be introduced over the next few weeks following a security review by Sussex Police. The move is in addition to recent improvements which have included reinforced windows for the community pavilion. Parents, who have complained about incidents of violence and drug use at the park despite its £2.2 million makeover in 2013, welcomed the investment but complained that it had taken too long to be brought in. The total cost for all the security improvements needed is estimated at around 13 thousand pounds. It is also hoped additional council and police funding can extend the full-time park manager role to work weekends allowing them to carry out daily inspections and maintenance through the busy summer. And our reporter Matthew Enderby went to the level to see what the public thought of these new measures.