Resolved -

(1)       That whilst all crime is a cause for concern, Executive regretfully cannot allocate any additional funding to the operation of the CCTV system to provide coverage of Ilkley town centre.

(2)       That the Council will continue to work with partner agencies to take action wherever possible to address the situation in relation to criminal activity in Ilkley within the scope of its available budgets and will work with partners to investigate whether existing private CCTV cameras can be better utilised to support the police in combating crime.

(3)       That the lead petitioner is informed accordingly.

ACTION:        Strategic Director Place

Regeneration & Environment Overview & Scrutiny Committee