The Council operated the 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 had been reviewed in October 2010.

The report sought Member approval to the revised Code of Practice which had been amended in relation to the current guidance from the Surveillance Camera Commissioner and Information Commissioner. 

A motion was MOVED by Cllr Parker and SECONDED by Cllr Russell to approve the recommendations set out in the report.

A vote was taken by a show of hands and it was RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY to:   

1.    The draft revision of the Brentwood CCTV Code of Practice incorporating the requirements of the Information Commissioner and Surveillance Camera Commissioner’s Codes of Practice was approved for consultation with the Police and relevant stakeholders. 

2.    The results of consultation were accepted and, if they do not contravene the national guidance, that the Community, Health and Leisure Committee agree the revised Brentwood Code of Practice. 

Reasons for Recommendation

To keep policies and operating procedures up to date.