Woolas delighted his campaign on irresponsible drinking promotions has led to plummeting crime

 

11 March 2010

 

Phil Woolas is celebrating news that crime in Oldham town centre has plummeted thanks to a crackdown on cheap booze promotions.

New figures from Greater Manchester Police reveal a substantial drop in disorder after pressure from Phil Woolas led to action at last from Oldham Council. He had pressed for them to act on all inclusive and buy one, get one free offers in clubs and pubs last year.

Now there has been a 27 per cent drop in night-time crime from April to December, 2009, compared with the same period in 2008, and a 63 per cent drop in serious violent crime over Christmas.

 

Phil kicked off the campaign on North West Tonight on Tuesday 27th January, stating his case about the effect that this will have, not only on the young people involved, but on the town centre.

 

He said then “ Many people say that they are reluctant to go into Oldham Town Centre at night because they are disgusted with the sight of young people drunk and the language and violence that goes with it. Especially when you come out of the Rep with your children following a night at the pantomime.”

 

Phil says “It is great that my campaign has had a real effect. We need to recapture the nightlife in Oldham town centre for the responsible majority who just want to have fun while respecting other town centre visitors.”