A reminder that East Cambridgeshire District Council is consulting residents on the installation of CCTV in taxis and private hire vehicles.

The Government’s Department for Transport published new Statutory Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle Standards in July 2020. It says:

“All licensing authorities should consult to identify if there are local circumstances which indicate that the installation of CCTV in vehicles would have either a positive or an adverse net effect on the safety of taxi and private hire vehicle users, including children or vulnerable adults, and taking into account potential privacy issues.”

The Government expects its recommendations to be implemented by licensing authorities, such as East Cambridgeshire District Council, unless there is a compelling local reason not to.

The Council is inviting members of the trade, the public, and stakeholders to comment on the proposals, by 3:00PM on Monday 13 March 2023.

Copies of the questionnaire will be placed in all warm hubs in the district, in Ely Library, and subject to their approval in as many GP surgeries as possible. The questionnaire is also online at Licensing Policies | East Cambridgeshire District Council (eastcambs.gov.uk).