The ninth annual Local Authority CCTV conference runs at Local Government House in Smith Square, London SW1 on September 29.
This is for managers involved in public sector CCTV or companies supplying the public sector as it provides the first opportunity to examine the priorities of the new coalition Government. <br><br>In the light of recent announcements, organisers write, managers of local authority CCTV and suppliers will face challenges in meeting the needs of residents whilst facing unprecedented reduction in public sector budgets as well as implementing regulatory changes designed to increase personal privacy. These changes will have a far-reaching impact on the operation and use of public sector surveillance systems. <br> <br>In the light of this, the ninth Annual Local Authority CCTV conference will focus on the key issues for local authority CCTV managers and industry suppliers including:<br> <br>· Regulation of CCTV<br><br>· The impact of the Freedom (Great Repeal) Bill on public sector CCTV<br><br>· The future for RIPA and associated regulatory changes affecting surveillance<br><br>· Operation of public sector CCTV within reduced budgets. The conference will hear form case studies that have achieved this through outsourcing, rationalisation and merging of services.<br> <br>This conference is aimed at Local Authority managers and strategic policy makers responsible for CCTV including Community Safety Managers, CCTV Managers, Town Centre Managers and portfolio holders for community safety. This conference is also suitable for providers of CCTV equipment and consultancy to the public sector.<br> <br>Speakers invited include:<br> <br>· Jane Hutt AM, Minister for Business and Budget, the Welsh Assembly<br><br>· Andrew Rennision, Interim CCTV Regulator, the Home Office<br><br>· Office of the Information Commissioner<br><br>· Sam Lincoln, Chief Surveillance Inspector, Office of the Surveillance Commissioner<br><br>· Martin Beaumont, CCTV Manager, Cambridge City Council<br>· Steve Farley, CCTV Manager, Bexley Council <br><br>· Claire Hughes, Community Regeneration Manager, Havant Borough Council <br><br>· Martin Lazell, Public Sector CCTV Managers Group (PCMA), CCTV Manager, Kingston-upon Thames.<br> <br>The full programme and booking information can be seen at: <br>http://www.psstrategies.co.uk/the_9th_annual_public_sector_cctv_conference.htm <br>
