Council has agreed an initiative to install CCTV a 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.

Work to Date

We are in the process of seeking agreement for an S50 licence from West Sussex County Council in order to excavate and install CCTV apparatus on Station Road, directly in front of the Memorial Car Park. This is a change in location for the originally intended position on the corner of Burleigh Way, due to high voltage underground cables located there. 

Once the S50 licence has been granted, we will be able to finalise dates with our preferred supplier for the installation to take place. 

We will provide further updates as they happen.

It is intended that two cameras will be installed, with one in Copthorne and one in Crawley Down.

The cameras will be monitored by Sussex Police, and we are therefore also liaising with them to ensure any necessary agreements and signage will be in place for when installation is completed.

We will also continue to work with our Preferred Supplier and Sussex Police to finalise and agree any servicing and monitoring arrangements.