Issue - meetings

To receive a briefing paper by the Head of Housing and Property Services providing an update on CCTV coverage in Tiverton.

The Group had before it and NOTED * a briefing paper from the Head of Housing and Property Services providing an annual update on CCTV coverage in Tiverton.

The Officer explained that the report gave an overview of the last year and highlighted areas of activity.  He further explained that the cameras ran for 24 hours a day, every day of the year but were only manned for limited hours. The supervisor worked very closely with the Police and when there was a need for him to be in attendance at a specific time he would accommodate this.

The Head of Housing and Property Services further explained that there was a need to update the cameras to high definition and that officers were liaising with the Steering Group, which included the Town Council and the Police regarding this.

Discussion took place regarding the fact that the CCTV service was very dependent on one officer who worked a significant number of hours as a volunteer.  There was a need for further funding which it was hoped would come from the business sector, which benefited from the cameras.

Note: - briefing paper previously circulated and attached to Minutes.