Decision details

Purchase of CCTV system.  The building has an old system installed in 2000, possibly earlier.  The equipment and cameras are no longer fit for purpose, providing poor quality data.  Any intruders cannot be identified from the images.

To provide funding of £250 to the above project.

Reason for decision:

The Old School has experienced several incidents in the last few years including theft of lead from the porch roof, broken windows and vandalism in the garden.  Our building houses many artefacts and records of local and wider importance and has become a heritage centre for New Romney. 

As well as being a heritage centre the Old School is an important part of the local community hosting an active schedule of events, classes, clubs and a dementia café. 

The Trustees and community need to feel confident the Old School is protected and a quality CCTV system would assist greatly.