Issue - meetings

1.    To approve the procurement of a framework contract for an unattended CCTV camera system set out in this strategy.

2.    To note that the contract will be for 4 years, and the annual tender value will range from £0 to £15 million per participating Borough.

Councillor Sharon Holder introduced the report setting out the procurement strategy for Unattended CCTV goods and services.

Councillor Adronie Alford voiced her concerns in relation to unattended CCTV surveillance invading residents’ privacy and targeting motorists.

The Leader agreed that privacy was important, however, CCTV system was a necessary means to protect residents from acts of organised crime, terrorism and anti-social behaviour and helped identifying criminals. It was important to achieve a balance between privacy and safety.

AGREED UNANIMOUSLY BY THE CABINET MEMBERS:

1.    To approve the procurement of a framework contract for an unattended CCTV camera system set out in this strategy.

2.    To note that the contract will be for 4 years, and the annual tender value will range from £0 to £15 million per participating Borough.