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Sidmouth Rejects £11,000 CCTV for Budget-Friendly Alternatives

7/18/2025

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In a decisive council meeting on July 7, Sidmouth officials turned down a costly £11,000 CCTV system, opting instead for budget-friendly fixed IP cameras and solar-powered alternatives. Councillor Chris Lockyear championed the importance of deterrence, noting that despite 187 recorded offenses last year, Sidmouth proudly stands as one of Devon's safest towns, leading to a collaborative review of surveillance strategies with police.

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In a decisive council meeting on July 7, Sidmouth officials turned down a costly £11,000 CCTV system, opting instead for budget-friendly fixed IP cameras and solar-powered alternatives. Councillor Chris Lockyear championed the importance of deterrence, noting that despite 187 recorded offenses last year, Sidmouth proudly stands as one of Devon's safest towns, leading to a collaborative review of surveillance strategies with police.