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Alford and Spilsby Area Committee8.03.2011The Minutes of the Meeting held on 7 December 2010, were confirmedand signed as a correct record.33. INTRODUCTIONS FROM THE CHAIRMAN:The Chairman welcomed all to the Meeting and thanked Willoughby VillageHall for their hospitality.34. CHAIRMANS UPDATE:Members received an update from the Chairman in respect of thefollowing:-Events in East Lindsey – Members noted the briefing paper attached tothe Agenda which encouraged groups planning or organising an event inEast Lindsey to inform the Council who may be able to provide furtherassistance. The Council would also upload details of the event on to theCouncil’s website. Full details were contained in the briefing note.A representative from Willoughby advised that Willoughby Summer Farewas due to take place on July 16, 2011.Comprehensive Spending Review – CCTV Provision 2011/12 –Members noted the briefing paper attached to the Agenda. Members wereadvised that at the Council Meeting held on 2 March 2011, Membersapproved to reduce control room cover to single operator during theweek, whilst keeping double staffing at the weekends and during the weekfor other busy periods as school summer holidays, bank holidays andevents like the SO Festival. Members were informed further that thisoption would generate a saving of £83,000.A discussion ensued regarding the effectiveness of the CCTV service andthe impact on the Council’s budget and other service areas. Membersconsidered that if the service was removed this might encourage more lowlevel crime in the towns. The Ward Member for Alford advised that AlfordTown Council was insuring its own cameras with no contributions frombusinesses. Councillor Allan considered that CCTV had replaced patrollingPolice Officers, particularly in Alford and this view was supported by otherMembers present.In Spilsby, CCTV was still in operation, however, footage was only viewedwhen it was thought a crime had been committed.Members considered it might be useful to get the opinion of all Parishesregarding the effectiveness of CCTV. Furthermore, it was suggested thatthe Police be invited to a future Meeting to provide information on crimestatistics and how effective CCTV was and its benefits to the community atlarge.Discussion continued in respect of Police response times. One Memberadvised that she lived in Orby and it was apparent that many PoliceASAC 2Page 172