Decision details

Consideration was given to the report of the Assistant Director of Planning & Regulatory Services, as contained on pages 101 to 142 of the Book of Reports, which presented options for reducing operational costs of the Council's Community Safety service through a review of the Public Open Space CCTV system, ensuring continued compliance with statutory duties and alignment with community safety objectives.

A Motion to approve the recommendations in the report was moved and seconded.

An Amendment circulated prior to the meeting, was moved and seconded.

A vote was taken on the Amendment, which was LOST.

A vote was taken on the original Motion, which was CARRIED.

RESOLVED

A.       To deliver the required savings to support the Council's budget position, and noting the risks and implications contained in the report and appendices, that Council approve to:

1.       Decommission the 41 named public space CCTV cameras stated in Appendix 4 to the report.

2.       Implement option 2C provided at Appendix 2 to the report.

3.       Annually recharge relevant costs of the twelve public space CCTV cameras located on Skelmersdale retail park to the relevant owners/occupiers on the site.

B.       That delegated authority is given to the Assistant Director of Planning and Regulatory Services to take all necessary steps to implement A.1 to 3 above, and to review CCTV operational cost models for any relevant locations in the Borough and charge such costs against appropriate owners/occupiers as deemed appropriate.