Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: September 15, 2025

Purpose: The crime strategy sets out the boroughs aspirations to invest capital money to enhance our crime fighting capabilities. The capital spend will be invested in CCTV and related AI opportunities to create a safer borough

Content: 1.    To approve a £3.2m CCTV Capital Investment from 2025/26 to 2027/28 to deliver the additional CCTV cameras, technological advances and additional capabilities outlined in this report.   2.    The Cabinet is asked to approve the use of drones as an enforcement aid and for additional surveillance via conducting a trial if approvement is obtained from the Civil Aviation Authority.