SPEED trap cameras could be moved after a storm of protest from residents.

Bolton Council has pledged to review the position of two cameras.

As reported in the BEN, Crompton Way resident Stephanie Stone criticised the council after a camera was placed near the driveway of her new home.

Now Mrs Linda White has called for a speed camera in front of the home she is renovating in Newbrook Road, Over Hulton to be taken down.

She said: "I would never have bought this house if I'd known this was going to be put there.

"It's an eyesore and a magnet for vandals - it's right near a wall which means they can easily climb up and mess with it."

Mrs White added: "They would be better using some other kind of traffic control anyway instead of cameras."

A council spokesman said: "At the moment we are looking at both of these cameras in consultation with the police. However, there is a limit as to where these things can go to work to their optimum capacity."

He said the cameras are a very effective way of controlling the speed of traffic.

If the council decide to leave the camera where it is Mrs White has vowed to continue her fight.

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