The Pre-Decision Scrutiny Questions and officers responses were noted.

DECISION

1.    To note the contents of the report including the findings from the literature review, stakeholder engagement and local data analysis.

2.    To agree to the eighteen recommendations contained at the conclusion of the report in paragraph 3.6.

Action by:

CORPORATE DIRECTOR, HEALTH, ADULTS AND COMMUNITY (D. RADLEY)

(Strategy and Policy Officer (A. Sherman)

The Mayor introduced the report setting out the Council’s approach to the use of CCTV cameras.

During discussion a number of points were noted including:

·         Suggestions the use of cameras should be looked at in terms of the night time economy.

·         Residents were able to suggest locations for cameras which would be evaluated against the criteria for use.

·         That cameras were more useful in detection and investigation of crime than in deterrence.

·         Cameras did not have to be fixed in one location but could be temporary.

·         Resident engagement was important to this process.

·         The Council could also work with local businesses, but it was important their cameras were of good quality.

The Mayor noted the Pre-Decision Scrutiny Questions and officers responses and agreed the recommendations as set out.

RESOLVED

1.    To note the contents of the report including the findings from the literature review, stakeholder engagement and local data analysis.

2.    To agree to the eighteen recommendations contained at the conclusion of the report in paragraph 3.6.