The new hub, located at Abingdon Police Station, features upgraded CCTV technology and improved monitoring capabilities. This initiative is part of the wider Thames Valley CCTV Partnership.
District councils within Oxfordshire, including the Vale of White Horse District Council, have transferred their public space CCTV systems to Thames Valley Police. This move was supported by investment from the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) and ongoing funding from the district councils to upgrade services countywide.
Cllr Helen Pighills, Cabinet Member for Communities at Vale of White Horse District Council, expressed optimism about the changes. She stated, "It was a pleasure to attend the launch of the new CCTV hub in Abingdon last Friday. Having negotiated the best deal for our area, the new hub will now bring us many benefits, building on our previous investments. It is an excellent example of partnership working for the greater good."
Cllr Pighills added, "We are content to hand over the baton to Thames Valley Police, having worked hard to ensure our residents will continue to be well protected by the system into the future. Alongside guaranteed continuity of coverage, our communities can now benefit from upgraded technology and enhanced monitoring under the new arrangements."
"This partnership demonstrates what can be achieved when local authorities and policing partners work together," she concluded. "The new hub will strengthen CCTV provision across the Vale and help ensure the service remains effective and sustainable for the future."
