Issue - meetings

Report of the Cabinet Member Housing and Safety

RESOLVED THAT

The quote of £62,408.00 be accepted and the Waiver to authorise Delaware Communications to supply the equipment and carry out this installation be agreed.

The Cabinet Member Housing and Safety introduced the report which recommended the purchase and installation of seven CCTV cameras together with supporting infrastructure along the Honeybourne Line from Cheltenham Railway station to Jubilee Bridge.  The aim was to reduce antisocial behaviour and other acts of criminality and to help identify offenders and subsequently reduce the number of burglaries in nearby properties.

Members welcomed the report.  Councillor Rawson recalled the original purchase of the Honeybourne Line from British Rail in the early 80s for a nominal sum. The purchase had proved to be an asset for the community that was marred by the criminal activity. It was important that people using the line felt safe and this in turn would encourage others to use it and thereby further increase their feeling of safety.  He hoped that in future they would be able to find the funding to extend the CCTV cameras northwards. Councillor Hay felt the recommendations would improve the sustainability of the area and encourage the line to be used as an important cycle route into town.

RESOLVED THAT

The quote of £62,408.00 be accepted and the Waiver to authorise Delaware Communications to supply the equipment and carry out this installation be agreed.