Aberdeenshire CCTV Expansion

Aberdeenshire awards £60,000 to fund CCTV expansion and upgrade in Fraserburgh.

20:54 17 September 2018

Aberdeenshire councillors have awarded £60,000 to help Fraserburgh expand and upgrade its CCTV system to improve public safety.

 

The chairman of the working group Brian Topping said: “We’ve had sleepless nights over these cameras and are delighted at the outcome today.

 

“Before we can go ahead and set up the system we need to raise another £10,000 to cover the overall cost, which have risen since we unveiled our original plan.

 

“We want to have this set-up by Christmas time to protect people in the area but we need local individuals, businesses and groups to come forward and help out.

 

“If we can raise this money then the modern 180-degree cameras can be put in place.

 

“Not only will they improve safety, they are a great tool for the police and can also help to lower people’s insurance.”

 

During the meeting, councillors question why the police were not contributing to the cost of the CCTVupgrade.

 

Councillor Ross Cassie said: “I’m supportive of this project but what I see here is a system that will be used by the police and yet they are making no contribution.

 

“Where do we draw the line for public safety? Will we soon be buying them police cars too?”

 

Councillor Charles Buchan added: “I would like it if the police did contribute to this but we’re doing what we can and the council has no leverage over the police so it’s good of the council to fund this in the interests of the safety of residents.

 

“My thanks are also extended to the group who have spent years raising funds to set up a system and maintain it.

 

“This is great news for Fraserburgh and I’m very please the committee passed it without dissent.”