Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome: Recommendations approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: September 19, 2024

Purpose: For Executive to consider and give a response to the resident petition on monitored CCTV.

Content: RESOLVED – that the Executive:   (i)             Approves the retention of 22 plus public realm CCTV cameras in key town centre locations, with: ·       Upgrades to digital technology, replacing current analogue systems; ·       Upgrades to fibre technology, enabling Wi-Fi connectivity where possible; ·       Facilities for recording of images; ·       A one off feasibility study at a cost of £0.013 million; and, ·       Estimated annual running costs of £0.011 million.   (ii)           Recommends to Council the allocation of £0.130 million to fund the installation of 22 public realm CCTV cameras, funded through prudential borrowing. (iii)         Approves the decommissioning of the remaining 43 out-of-date public realm CCTV cameras elsewhere in the Borough at a one off cost of £0.057 million. (iv)         Subject to approval of the capital allocation by Full Council, authorises the Head of Community Partnerships, in consultation with the Deputy Chief Finance Officer and the Strategic Head of Legal & Governance, to undertake procurement and enter into contracts for the upgrade and decommissioning works and for subsequent maintenance and running costs, with any significant variation in forecast costs as a result of the procurement process being resolved in consultation with the Executive Member for Community Development & Prosperity, the Deputy Chief Finance Officer and the Executive Member for Finance & Assets.