Yeadon's CCTV system goes live (From Wharfedale Observer)

Yeadon's CCTV system goes live

2:01pm Saturday 21st June 2008

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A CCTV system for Yeadon High Street has gone live, with three cameras monitored 24 hours a day.

The scheme was originally put forward by Coun Ryk Downes and local councillors and won support from the Area Committee.

Coun Downes said: "Several years ago we conducted a law and order survey of Otley and Yeadon. It showed very clearly that over 90 per cent of the respondents were in favour of a CCTV system.

"Armed with this support I visited the control centre in south Leeds to reassure myself how Leedswatch operates the scheme.

"I was very keen to ensure that Yeadon had CCTV cameras to improve public safety as many people said they felt unsafe on the High Street, particularly at night.

"I supported the scheme knowing that the images are monitored live and are recorded for evidence. However this is done in a way which is very secure and confidential.

"It was then that I asked colleagues to consider funding it from the Area Committee's revenue funding. Once that had been agreed there was no looking back."

The three cameras are at the top of the High Street near the roundabout, at the bend halfway down High Street, and at the bottom of High Street to cover the Town Hall and Library.

The cameras are linked via fibre optic cables to the Leedswatch system. Monitors are also linked to police area control.

Leedswatch is to be featured in a Five documentary series planned to start at 10pm on Monday, July 7, and lasting four weeks.

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