Decision details
To approve consultation to see if there are local circumstances when CCTV in vehicles would have either a positive or adverse effect on the safety of taxi and private hire vehicle users
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Customer and Regulatory Services
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Decision:
Approve consultation to identify if there are local circumstances which indicate that the installation of CCTV in vehicles would have either a positive or an adverse net effect on the safety of taxi and private hire vehicle users.
Reasons for the decision:
To comply with statutory guidance.
Alternative options considered:
The Cabinet Member for Customer and Regulatory Services can decide not to approve the recommendation. This would however mean the authority is not complying with its duty to have regard to the national statutory guidance. This in turn may put public safety and protection at risk.
Wards Affected: (All Wards);
Other reasons / organisations consulted
n/a
Consultees
It is proposed that a 6 week consultation be undertaken.
Contact: Louis Krog, Head of Public Protection and DEPLO 01242 264172 Email: [email protected].
Publication date: 24/06/2022
Date of decision: 24/06/2022
Effective from: 05/07/2022
Accompanying Documents:
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