(a)          Decision(s)

(1)          That approval be given in principle to:-

(a)          The entering into a partnership agreement with Thames Valley Police for the delivery of CCTV monitoring services and subject to further details of the estimated costs (as outlined in the Cabinet report) being provided and subject to them being satisfied with the costings and the business case, authority be given to the Assistant Director for Community Fulfilment, after consultation with the Cabinet Member for Communities, to confirm the final terms of the agreement.

(b)          The upgrading of AVDC CCTV cameras in Aylesbury Town Centre and AVDC car parks (where required), subject to agreed costings.

(2)          That the possibility that additional capital expenditure might be required in connection with new cameras and the costs associated with relocation and provision of CCTV, be noted.

(b)          Reason(s) for Decision(s)

To achieve the Council’s long-term aspiration to deliver cost effective and efficient CCTV services by joining up its CCTV suite with others across Buckinghamshire.

(c)        Alternative Options Considered

1.            The Council could opt for the status quo; this would involve foregoing the financial savings and service improvements detailed in the Cabinet report, and therefore this option was not recommended.

2.            The Council could opt to approve the merger and upgrade to the equipment included in the public realm only, not upgrading the remainder of the CCTV equipment.

3.            The Council could opt to approve the merger and upgrade to the equipment required and also to upgrade the remainder of equipment on a rolling basis to spread costs.

(d)       Relevant Scrutiny Committee

Environment and Living.  That Committee considered the proposal on 25 September, 2018, and were supportive of the merger, as well as noting that capital expenditure could possibly be incurred as part of the project.

(e)        Conflicts of Interest / Dispensation(s)

None.