The Cabinet Member for Communities introduced the report which sought approval for the Public Space CCTV Strategy.  He gave a background to the project and acknowledged the work done by the previous administration.  The Cabinet Member for Communities said the service was now managed in-house and a new strategy was necessary.  He drew attention to the guiding principles of the Surveillance Camera Code of Practice on page 65 of the report.  The Head of Housing, Economy and Communities added that the policy had been considered by PDRC.

The Leader of the Conservative Group congratulated the Head of Housing, Economy and Communities and her team for the continued work on the improved CCTV system in Swale, and he gave his support for the policy.

In response to a question from a Member, the Head of Housing, Economy and Communities advised that the out-of-hours phone service was a separate service still operating within Medway, but was being transferred to Swale.

Councillor Richard Palmer proposed and Councillor Monique Bonney seconded the recommendation.

Resolved:

(1)  That the Public Space CCTV Policy be approved.