Council has agreed an initiative to install a CCTV camera in the Parish to support the prevention, investigation and detection of crime, the apprehension and prosecution of offenders, the maintenance of public order and the reduction of vandalism.

It is intended that the camera will be installed in the area around Copthorne Village Green. We are currently liaising with our Preferred Supplier with a view to installation in the coming weeks. Once the camera is sited, it will be reviewed after a six-month period to assess its viability.

Work to Date

We are currently working with the Preferred Supplier to ensure wayleaves and connectivity issues are resolved so that installation can take place. Wayleaves are the right of way granted by a landowner, typically for purposes such as the erection of telegraph wires or laying of pipes.

The camera, in addition to one being sited in Crawley Down, will be monitored by Sussex Police, and we are therefore also liaising with them to ensure any necessary agreements will be in place for when installation is completed.

We will provide further updates as they happen.