Issue - meetings

This report informs the committee of the result of a recent inspection by the Office of Surveillance Commissioners reviewing the Council’s management of our covert activities under RIPA.

The Committee received a report of the Head of Democracy and Governance which informed Members of the result of a recent inspection by the Office of Surveillance Commissioners.  The inspection reviewed the Council’s management of its covert activities under the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA).

The Head of Democracy and Governance reported that the Inspector had made no recommendations.  He had also noted that the recommendations he had made following his 2011 inspection had been implemented by the Council.  The Inspector had commented on the excellent policies and procedures that had been put in place governing the relationship between the Council and the Police.  He had found the new CCTV Control Room very impressive.

Following a request from Councillor Khan, the Head of Democracy and Governance agreed to circulate the Inspector’s report to the Committee.

RESOLVED –

that the report be noted.