Security Enhancements for Lincolnshire Archives Staff Receive Approval

Lincolnshire County Council has authorized the implementation of security enhancements aimed at safeguarding personnel at Lincolnshire Archives. According to the service, employees have encountered harassment and violence while entering and exiting the facility on St Rumbold’s Street, Lincoln. The planning application, as reported by the Local Democracy Reporting Service, detailed instances of staff being subjected to abuse when leaving their vehicles to operate gates. Furthermore, several locations “which are not currently within the secure fence line” have been “misused for suspected illegal activity (drug use)” and rough sleeping. These approved measures encompass the installation of new security gates and fences at the Friars Lane car park entrance. Planning documents identified this specific area as a significant concern, where staff have been threatened or harassed beyond the range of CCTV surveillance. Additionally, anti-climb security fencing will be erected along the adjacent wall, accompanied by a new pedestrian gate. Remote-activated gates are slated for installation at the Rosemary Lane car park entrance, eliminating the need for employees to exit their vehicles upon arrival or departure. Security shutters will also be fitted to the fire escape route on St Rumbold’s Street to secure the recess during nighttime hours. The archives building serves as the repository for the public records of the former Lindsey, Kesteven, and Holland councils.