Dalkeith Grove Residents Raise Concerns Over Unconsulted CCTV Installation and Privacy
Residents of Dalkeith Grove have voiced strong concerns over the recent installation of a CCTV camera on their street, reporting that the process occurred without prior consultation and raising questions about its compliance and privacy implications.
The Traffic and Road Safety Advisory Panel heard that the camera was installed due to persistent parking problems outside entrances, causing safety issues and blockages. However, residents reported that the installation occurred without prior consultation and raised questions about its compliance and privacy implications.
Specifically, residents are concerned about the camera being a 360 it's a pan tilt on zoom camera
capable of tilt[ing] in any direction
and monitor[ing] my entrance
. They questioned the assurances of proper procedure, with installers reportedly stating it was the wrong camera
and a 360 it overlooks our door
.
Officers stated that the CCTV camera was installed to prevent parking in prohibited areas, aiming to improve road safety. They assured the panel that legally compliant cameras were used and pledged to investigate the specific concerns raised by residents regarding the camera's compliance. Specific measures to protect resident data were not detailed.
The panel's discussions were part of a broader agenda for the Traffic and Road Safety Advisory Panel meeting on Tuesday 20 October 2026, as outlined in the agenda frontsheet.
Further details on the meeting proceedings can be found in the minutes.