We have a Working Group assigned to look into the recommissioning of the CCTV cameras in East Stoke and provision of cameras in Thorpe.
The Working Group will publish updates here as the project progresses.
The Parish Council’s point of contact for the project is Cllr Sid Davies
Working Group’s first update…
For many years East Stoke residents enjoyed the security of CCTV within the Village. The system was installed in 2009 on the initiative of some residents. Throughout many years of operation the cameras acted as a deterrent to would be perpetrators, provided evidence and intelligence to the Police and afforded a sense of security, safety and comfort for many residents. The system fell into decline through lack ofinvestment and the absence of management, interest and organisation.
A working group has been set up to report to the Parish Council on the feasibility of re-instating the system and the inaugural meeting of the group was held on the 15th August 2023. The scope of the study will include the likes of possible funding streams, resident’s appetite for CCTV, both capital purchase and ongoing annual costs and the technical specification, location and data control compliance for any suitable system.
The working group through Councillor Sid Davies will report to the Parish Council on the initial progress made at the next parish Council meeting on the 12th September 2023.
September 2023 Update…
At the Parish Council meeting on 12 September 2023, it was agreed that the Working Group would develop a questionnaire to be distributed to residents in both villages with the intention of exploring whether residents would support spending on camera systems, and if so within what limits.
February 2024 Update
The questionnaires for East Stoke residents were collected on 9-10 February. The sealed ballot box will be opened by Ivor Walker, President of the Nottinghamshire Association of Local Councils, on Saturday 17 February at 12 noon, in Farndon Village Hall.
East Stoke Survey Results
The responses from East Stoke residents were as follows:
48 residents responded that yes, they would like to see a CCTV system installed in their village or area.
12 residents responded no.
47 residents additionally responded that their personal sense of wellbeing and security would be enhanced.
Including 1 spoiled paper, 61 out of 144 residents responded.
Thorpe Survey Results
The responses from Thorpe were as follows:
4 residents responded that yes, they would like to see a CCTV system installed in their village or area.
32 residents responded no.
4 residents additionally responded that their personal sense of wellbeing and security would be enhanced.
Including 1 spoiled paper, 36 out of 68 residents responded.
Outcome
At a meeting held on 24 September 2024, Cllr Sencer Davies proposed the following:
i) The PC agree to adopt the cameras for East Stoke and include them within their own insurance.
Votes for: Cllr Sid Davies, Cllr Spencer Davies, Cllr Shaw
Votes against: Cllr Lee, Cllr McCarthy, Cllr Lyon, Cllr Cherry-Downes
ii) The PC pays 50% (£5,290.50 match funding) towards the cost of the cameras even if the PC doesn’t have responsibility.
Votes for: Cllr Sid Davies, Cllr Spencer Davies, Cllr Shaw
Votes against: Cllr Lee, Cllr McCarthy, Cllr Lyon, Cllr Cherry-Downes