THE city's CCTV team has said it has had a successful year, with working and volunteering hours last year at its highest level since Salisbury City Council took over the system in 2017.

The control room was manned 4.8 per cent more in 2022 than in 2021

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Salisbury CCTV works in partnership with the Police, ShopWatch, PubWatch and City Centre Security Officers and is a useful tool for providing vital evidence.

In 2022, there were 370 viewing requests which was up by 37 in comparison to the previous year.

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City council leader, Cllr Victoria Charleston said: “The commitment shown by the team at Salisbury CCTV has been fantastic and I’d like to thank everyone who has manned the system over the years and contributed to Salisbury’s security and public safety.”

Salisbury BID Director and Old George Mall Manager Arnold Catterall said: “Salisbury’s CCTV is a vital component in the city’s effort to prevent crime and anti-social behaviour and it is very positive to hear that the operating hours have increased in 2022.

“CCTV compliments the other business crime reduction initiatives such as City radio, the BID Ranger and general intelligence sharing platforms that Salisbury BID manages and supports.”

For information on volunteering as a CCTV Operator, contact Manager Keith Jackson on kjackson@salisburycitycouncil.gov.uk