Issue - meetings

Members were updated on the remodelling of the CCTV Service, as detailed in the private circulated report.

Officers explained that the CCTV service had been subject to service change over a number of years.  It was highlighted that the council did not have a statutory duty to provide a public space CCTV service, although it was agreed that this was an important contribution to community safety.

It was emphasised that service re-modelling would bring additional work to the CCTV control room and the service would provide an enhanced monitoring service, although market testing would be required in some areas.  It was noted that APSE support had been provided to develop a business case in order to tests the feasibility of diversifying the existing service.

Officers went onto explain that when cameras were put up the council had to abide by human rights and evidence was necessary to put up cameras in certain locations.

It was noted that as well as CCTV there was a range of other initiatives that could help towards public protection. Officers explained that information was available on a range of initiatives and was publicised on social media, and further information could be gathered by contacting the Community Safety Team. 

Following scrutiny, it was agreed that the report be noted.