MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL
RECORD OF DECISION OF THE Communities, Housing and Environment Committee
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Decision Made: |
15 November 2016 |
Report of the Head of Housing and Communities - Review of CCTV - Findings and Options
Issue for Decision
To agree the options for the use of CCTV funding to be developed further.
Decision Made
1)
That the intention be noted to re-negotiate the service provided by
Medway and extend the CCTV partnership agreement for one year to 31 March 2018;
2)
That it be noted that a review of the current provision and siting of
static cameras would be carried out to ensure the Council complies with the
Surveillance Camera Code of Practice 2013; and
3)
That the options be agreed for the use of CCTV funding to be developed
further and a final recommendation to be made to this Committee in February
2017 as follows:-
* reduce the CCTV service – considering reduced camera numbers
and
reduced hours of active monitoring of the static CCTV and
mobile cameras
* explore other funding or commercial opportunities
* better use of new technology
Should you wish to refer this decision to the Policy and Resources Committee, please submit a Decision Referral Form, signed by three Councillors, to the Head of Policy and Communications by: 24 November 2016.