CCTV to prevent crime
Published: 24 February 2020
**** The consultation has been postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak and no decision will be taken at this time. Residents will be consulted again later in the year.****
Below you will find details of the consultation that was underway in early March 2020 but has now been delayed until further notice.
Plans are underway to install CCTV in The Square in Westbourne following break-ins to a number of businesses in November last year.
Cllr David Mack said: "Businesses have asked the Parish Council for help to install CCTV to prevent and deter crime. The Council is in agreement that there is a need to protect and support local businesses, and provide a safe environment for all.
"Plans so far involve five cameras covering The Grove, The Square and the bottom of East Street and North Street. These would give a good street view and provide evidence to the police in case of future incidents. The recording device would be kept in a secure box which only the Parish Council could access to meet privacy regulations.
"We have written to residents who live near the proposed cameras to consult with them before a final decision on whether to proceed is made. If you would like to let us know your thoughts or have any questions, please contact us by 31 March 2020."
The Parish Council will discuss CCTV at it's meeting at 7.15pm on Thursday 9 April 2020 at The Meeting Place and residents are welcome to attend.