Newbury CCTV Upgrade

A new CCT has been installed in Newbury.

14:26 03 February 2022

A new CCTV system has been installed in Newbury - thanks to funding from "key town centre stakeholders". 

 

The wifi-based system was arranged by the Newbury Business Improvement District (BID) and is largely funded by Thames Valley Police. It is supplied by Thatcham-based Scion, which already provides CCTV support to Reading Football Club, Greenham Business ark, Newbury Town Council and Newbury Academy Trust schools. 

 

A spokesperson for the BID said: “The recently installed system not only provides future savings for the public purse but ensures the ongoing safety of the town centre for residents, businesses, and visitors.

 

“The CCTV is largely funded by Thames Valley Police with additional funding from Newbury Town Council.

 

“Newbury BID continues to provide resource and management time free of charge on behalf of the town centre’s businesses, playing their part in ensuring CCTV coverage is in place to help maintain the security of business premises, reduce crime, and promote a safe environment.”

 

Alison Drummond, operations manager at Newbury BID, said: “We are delighted to have secured a new fit for purpose CCTV system for Newbury town centre.

 

“While we are more than happy to take on the responsibility of the CCTV out of good will for the benefit of the town and our levy-payers, if we are unsuccessful in our upcoming BID Ballot, our responsibility and management for the town centre CCTV will end on 31st May, alongside all Visit Newbury marketing and free events for Newbury.”