Freedom of information (FOI) disclosure log
Date Sent: August 20, 2026
Conclusion: Released In Full
Description: I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 regarding the Council's public space CCTV system. I would be grateful for responses to the following structured questions. To help your team return the information efficiently, I have grouped the questions into five sections. I have deliberately scoped the request narrowly, and would be happy to refine further if any part exceeds the Section 12 cost limit. 1. CCTV estate 1.1 The total number of fixed cameras operated by, or on behalf of, the Council in public spaces (excluding cameras covering council office interiors, car parks on private land, and housing-stock-only cameras). 1.2 The total number of redeployable, mobile, or vehicle-mounted cameras operated by, or on behalf of, the Council. 1.3 The approximate age in years of the oldest cameras currently in operation. 1.4 The name and version of the Video Management System (VMS) or control room software currently in use (for example, Genetec Security Center, Milestone XProtect, Synectics Synergy, Cathexis CathexisVision). 2. Contracts 2.1 The names of the current suppliers for each of the following: a. CCTV hardware supply. b. Video Management System / control room software. c. Installation, maintenance, and repair services. 2.2 The contract commencement date and expiry date for each of the contracts identified in question 2.1. 2.3 For each contract, any scheduled option to extend beyond the stated expiry, together with the maximum length of the extension. 2.4 The procurement framework under which each contract was awarded, if any (for example, Crown Commercial Service RM6263, YPO, Procure Partnerships, NEPO, ESPO, or a direct award). 3. Budget 3.1 The total revenue expenditure on the public space CCTV service in the most recently completed financial year (2024/25), broken down where readily available into: (a) staff costs, (b) maintenance contract costs, (c) connectivity / telecommunications costs, (d) software licence costs. 3.2 Any ring-fenced capital allocation for CCTV investment approved in the current financial year (2025/26) or planned for 2026/27. 4. Operational responsibility 4.1 The job title of the officer with day-to-day operational responsibility for the CCTV service (for example, CCTV Control Room Manager, Community Safety Manager). 4.2 The job title of the senior responsible officer (Director or Head of Service level) for the CCTV service. 4.3 Where disclosure is consistent with Section 40 of the Act, the names of the officers in 4.1 and 4.2. 5. Recent funding 5.1 Please confirm whether the Council received funding, applied for funding, or is a named local authority partner in any of the following schemes in the last 24 months: a. Home Office Safer Streets Fund (any round, including Round 5, 2023–2025). b. Defra Fly-tipping Intervention Grant Scheme (any round). c. Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Pride in Place Strategy funding. d. UK Shared Prosperity Fund allocations where used for CCTV, community safety, or public realm surveillance. 5.2 Where the Council received funding under any of the above, the total amount and whether any portion was, or is, ring-fenced for CCTV or related technology spend.
Attachments: FOI_Response FOI 829.docx