Issue - meetings

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration.

The form sets out a proposed Local Initiative scheme for the Installation of CCTV surveillance equipment at Marple Memorial Park.

The Area Committee are requested to consider the proposals detailed in the report.

Officer Contact: Johana Smith on Tel: 474 4896 or email: johana.smith@stockport.gov.uk

(Note: The Chair was of the opinion that this item although not included on the agenda should be considered as a matter of urgency in accordance with section 100B (4) (b) of the Local Government Act 1972 to enable the Area Committee to promptly consider a request to introduce CCTV surveillance equipment in Marple Memorial Park)

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to consider a proposed local initiative scheme for the installation of CCTV surveillance equipment at Marple Memorial Park.

RESOLVED - (1) That the following be approved to be funded via the Highway Maintenance and Local Initiatives delegated budget (to be divided equally between the two wards) :-

·         Installation of a PTZ (Pan, Tilt and Zoom) camera on the wall of Hollins House at a height of 4.5 metres at a cost of £2,986.67.

·         The first years’ maintenance costs for the camera at an approximate cost of £271.00.

·         A contribution of £540.00 towards the download costs associated with the scheme.

(2) That the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration be requested to submit a report to the Area Committee in 12 months’ time providing an update on the effectiveness of the surveillance equipment on reducing anti-social behaviour.