Agenda item - CCTV monitoring in licensed Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicles - Update

Report of the Head of Planning and Public Protection (copy attached)

19.1         The Committee considered a report of the Head of Planning and Public Protection updating the Committee on the implementation of CCTV monitoring in licensed Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicles.

19.2    It was noted that a petition had been received and noted by the Committee at its meeting held on 8 March 2012 at which time Members had called for a further report to be brought to Committee in 6 months time (2 cycles) setting out the position in the light of operating experience in relation to the installation of CCTV in Hackney Carriages and Private Hire Vehicles.

19.2         Councillor Hyde stated that she was pleased to note the outcome of the monitoring exercise. Councillor Cobb stated that there had been a degree of apprehension in some sections of the trade, however, those concerns had proved to be unfounded, this had been well received and officers should be commended for their work with the trade to allay any fears they may have had.

19.4    RESOLVED – That the contents of the report be noted.