Give your views on proposed CCTV improve

A session has launched on plans for upgraded CCTV round Clacton city centre.

Tendring District Council (TDC) is trying to enhance the protection supplied by cameras throughout the city, part-funded from a £317,000 award from the Police, Fireplace and Crime Commissioner’s Essex Safer Streets Fund – together with £82,000 match-funding from TDC.

In addition to upgrading 20 present digicam websites, the challenge proposes so as to add new cameras offering protection in further areas.

The most recent statistics from Essex Police present a fall within the crime fee throughout the district; and improved CCTV will assist to additional improve security – and critically, the sensation of security.

Gina Placey, TDC Cupboard Member accountable for Group Security, mentioned CCTV works to make folks really feel safer, deter crime and catch perpetrators.

“It is a crucial software in our partnership work to assist folks be and really feel secure in our city centres; that are already secure locations by which to stay, work and go to,” Councillor Placey mentioned.

“This CCTV improve is due to this fact a key measure to additional enhance the standard of life for each residents and guests, in addition to those that work in Clacton city centre – and for this reason improved CCTV is a proposed precedence challenge for 2024/25.

“So please have your say on the improve of 20 cameras and the seven proposed areas for brand new columns and cameras throughout our session.”

The proposed seven new digicam areas are at:

• The junction of Previous Highway and St Andrews Highway
• The junction of Meredith Highway and Wellesley Highway
• The junction of Rosemary Highway and Seashore Highway
• The junction of Orwell Highway and Marine Parade East
• The junction of Beatrice Highway and Ellis Highway
• Decrease Promenade, adjoining to Bar 3
• Promenade reverse Alton Highway

5 additional areas to doubtlessly use as a substitute of these proposed above are additionally listed within the session.

To participate within the session, which runs till Sunday, 25 February, go to the council’s session webpage at www.tendringdc.uk/consultations.

Anybody with out on-line entry can provide their views by writing to: Group Security, 88-90 Pier Avenue, Clacton, Essex, CO15 1TN.

The most recent crime statistics kind Essex Police present there have been 1,700 fewer crimes in 2023 in comparison with the earlier 12 months, whereas anti-social behaviour has fallen by 46%.

The Safer Streets Funding can also be supporting a wider programme of neighborhood security exercise.

A separate session can also be ongoing onto a proposed extension of the Public Areas Safety Order in place for Clacton city centre – particulars of this are additionally obtainable on the council’s session net web page.