Plymouth recognised for its night-time safety

Plymouth City Council said it was the sixth year the town has received a Purple Flag accreditation

Plymouth has been recognised for excellence in managing its evening and night-time economy, and the safety of residents and visitors.

Plymouth City Council said it was the sixth year the town has received the Purple Flag accreditation.

The award aims to "raise the standard and broaden the appeal of town and city centres" between the hours of 17:00 and 05:00 BST, the council said.

It said the award highlights the "blend of the entertainment, dining, and culture of the city, whilst ensuring the safety and well-being of residents and visitors in the evening and night-time economy".

Councillor Sally Haydon, cabinet member for community safety, said the council was passionate and committed to making sure people felt safe at night.

"We work hard as a Safer Plymouth partnership, to see what we can do together to continue making nights out safe," she said.

The council said the safe bus, parked on Derry's Cross every Saturday, was one of the initiatives praised as well as the street pastors patrolling the city centre and taxi marshals supporting people who need driving home.

A consultation is also under way to collect the views of people on the evening and night-time economy in the city.