The Council operated public space CCTV within the town centre of Brentwood, Shenfield and other areas of the Borough in accordance with the CCTV Code of Practice which was revised in October 2010.

The report before Members sought  agreement to revise and update the Code of Practice, having regard to current guidance, and to install signs to increase awareness of the areas covered by CCTV in the Borough.

Cllr Russell MOVED and Cllr Faragher SECONDED the recommendations in the report and following a discussion it was RESOLVED:

1.         That Officers be instructed to revise the CCTV Code of Practice to incorporate the requirements of the Information Commissioner and Surveillance Camera Commissioner’s Codes and to consult with the Police and other relevant stakeholders and to bring the new Code back to the next Community and Health Committee meeting for decision.

2.         That signs informing members of the public of the areas covered by CCTV be erected in accordance with the ICO recommendations

Officers advised that Members were welcome to visit the CCTV control room at the Town Hall by arrangement.

Reason for Recommendation

To keep policies and operating procedures up to date.