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Safety improvements of ￡250,000 have been completed at two motorway service stations in Northamptonshire – which will help to prevent crime and free up police officers to spend more time on the beat in their local communities. The office of Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Danielle Stone has jointly funded work with Roadchef at both their northbound and southbound service stations at Northampton (between junctions 15a and 16) and Watford Gap. The work includes the addition of an enhanced Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) system, raising the alert if a vehicle is stolen or linked to crime and making the venue a hostile place for criminals. CCTV coverage has been extended at the site, and improvements have also been made to fencing around the perimeter and lighting. This work will make the service stations more visible, secure and help to deter thefts from HGVs and other vehicles. A Crimestoppers campaign was also launched, promoting key safety messages on how to secure vehicles and prevent them from being targeted by criminals. This messaging was aimed at HGV and car drivers and featured on leaflets and digital advertising boards displayed at each of the service stations. Funding for the work was secured after the Commissioner’s office successfully applied for grants from the previous government’s Safer Streets scheme, with the Commissioner’s office and Roadchef then match funding the grant to complete the project. The proposals were developed based on crime rates in the area and following consultation with stakeholders and residents. Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Danielle Stone said: “Strong partnerships and crime prevention are at the heart of my Safe and Sound plan to make Northamptonshire a safer place to live, work and visit. “We need to tackle criminal behaviour by preventing it from happening in the first place. This also needs to be done through a multi-agency approach. “We have worked closely with Roadchef, Northamptonshire Police and West Northamptonshire Council to deliver these safety improvements. This will make the venues more secure and help to deter criminal behaviour. This will then free up our police officers to spend more time being visible and accessible in their local communities.” Darrell Wade, Chief Commercial Officer at Roadchef, said: “Our collaboration to enhance the HGV parking facilities at Northampton and Watford Gap represents a significant step in our ongoing commitment to improve security and safety for the HGV driver community. “These upgrades are vital in creating safer, more secure environments for drivers as they rest and recuperate. We are grateful to the Office of the Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for their continued support in enabling these essential improvements.”

Roadchef is proud to announce that, in partnership with Northamptonshire OPFCC, we've completed jointly funded work at both Northampton and Watford Gap Services to help prevent and reduce HGV crime. The site has implemented an enhanced Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) system alongside the installation of the latest CCTV technology to improve coverage across the site! Find out more: https://lnkd.in/efSGCSmn

On Friday, we celebrated the official opening of our rejuvenated and renovated HGV park at Tibshelf Northbound with Natalie Fleet MP. The site, which has been funded in conjunction with National Highways, gives the HGV Driver community better facilities to relax and refresh whilst safe in the knowledge that their loads are secure. Following work on our M1 site, there is now: ?? 24/7 monitored, thermal CCTV cameras ?? Installation of security fencing ??? Near double the number of parking spaces ?? Improved shower facilities ?? Improved truck wash At Roadchef, we continue to support the HGV Driver Community, recognising their vital role in ensuring Britain's day-to-day life runs smoothly. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/e2FjsDYt

Another week, another six high-powered EV chargers OPEN! ? ?? We're continuing our 'power-up' of Britain's motorway network with half-a-dozen 360kW-capable, CCS chargers added to Roadchef Pont Abraham on the M4. Our continued rollout supports Britain's EV requirements whilst laying the foundations to support the future of sustainable travel and the ever-increasing number of electric vehicles Britain's motorway network https://lnkd.in/eR53sG4i

On International Women's Day, we celebrate the changes we've made to ensure our female team members can thrive as a key part of our business ?? roadchef.com/careers

Ending the month in the most ELECTRIC way! ??? Our aim to recharge the UK's motorway network continues to power forward, with the addition of six new high-powered chargers 'switched on' today at Strensham Southbound, in partnership with GRIDSERVE . The additional charging provisions at our flagship M5 site will support motorists on their journey to the South West during Easter, with more EV charging facilities set to 'go live' in the coming weeks. Further changes at Strensham South are set to take place imminently too to support motorists even further - with a brand-new McDonald's Drive Thru set to open very soon! Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eTG2CVk6 #Worcestershire #Strensham #EVCharging

February has been a busy month ?? 3-star Best Companies achieved ? Days Inn by Wyndham Chesterfield OPEN ?? Revitalised HGV area at Tibshelf Northbound ?? Folkestone Services OPEN ?? February done well, the Roadchef way! ?? #MonthInReview

ICYMI We've been named a 'World Class' workplace in the most recent Best Companies survey! ??? #BestCompanies #ThreeStars #Roadchef

Well done to our teams who received Loo of The Year Awards Ltd in 2024! ?? Platinum - Northampton North and South and Tibshelf North and South. Changing Places at Annandale Water ??? Platinum Plus - Killington Lake and Changing Places at Annandale Water, Northampton (N & S) and Tibshelf (N & S) ?? Diamond - Annandale Water and Changing Places at Killington Lake #LooOfTheYear

We're making sure that travel for those who keep Britain moving is clean, comfortable and, simply, better! In partnership with our friends at ME Group , we've begun rollout of washing machine facilities for HGV drviers, with integration starting at Magor and Clacket Lane this month before Stafford, Tibshelf Northbound and Southbound have the machines added in March. Roadchef continues to deliver more for HGV Drivers across all 30 of it's sites to ensure that our hardest working drivers have best-in-class facilities to rest, relax, recharge and refuel, wherever their journey takes them.