CCTV

New CCTV Cameras

New CCTV cameras have been installed around Hereford Cathedral, as part of its recent development.

The development project began after Hereford Cathedral and Hereford Cathedral's Perpetual Trust visualised creating a safe and attractive area within the Cathedral's grounds for the county's residents and visitors to enjoy. 

Herefordshire Council's CCTV became involved after the Perpetual Trust made a request for extra cameras to be erected to assist with monitoring anti-social behaviour in the area.  The three new Cathedral Close cameras, which were funded through National Lottery grants, will be routinely monitored by the CCTV Control Room, with Hereford Cathedral contributing towards the annual operating costs.

Debbie Stringer, Commissioning Officer (CCTV), said: "We're privileged to have been involved with such an exciting development and are delighted it has been such a great success.  The new CCTV cameras are already helping to provide a safe and enjoyable place for those visiting the area."

She added: "Herefordshire is already a safe county to live, work and visit and our CCTV cameras are an important asset to help it remain this way."

Michael Tavinor, Dean of Hereford Cathedral, said: "We are quite simply delighted with the outcome of the project and although it's been five years of hard work, it has certainly been worth it."

He added: "We are happy to contribute towards the CCTV monitoring costs, as the introduction of the new cameras means we can keep any issues of anti-social behaviour to a minimum.  This ensures we're able to provide a safe environment, so we can all enjoy the Cathedral in a truly worthy setting."