Today we had a fantastic turnout at Motherwell Shopping Centre for our Festive Retail and Community Safety Event! The atmosphere was brilliant, with plenty of shoppers, local residents, and retailers stopping by to speak with us throughout the day.

Our teams from Police Scotland, (Local Community Policing and Lanarkshire Preventions officers), Neighbourhood Watch Scotland, and the Community Alcohol Partnership were on hand offering advice, sharing key safety messages, and supporting local businesses as we head into the busy festive season. We also got the opportunity to speak to several people who were interested to know more about the Digital Landline Switchover BT Connected-Together Campaign

A huge thank-you to all the retailers who signed up to Retail Watch today—your support plays a vital role in keeping our shopping areas safe, connected, and resilient.

We also want to extend a big thank-you to everyone from the community who took the time to chat with us. It was great to meet so many of you, answer your questions, and share helpful guidance for staying safe over the holidays.

And of course… a special shout-out to PC Lucy Bear and our very own PC Elf Off the Shelf, on the case! who helped bring some festive cheer to the day! 🎅🧝‍♂️

Wishing everyone a safe, enjoyable, and crime-free festive season.

Thank you, Motherwell! 🎁✨