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Install CCTV along York Riversides, Cycle paths and Children’s Play parks.

Submitted on Thursday 24th April 2025

Rejected on Wednesday 7th May 2025

Current status: Rejected

Rejection code: local (see below for details)

Petition Action

Install CCTV along York Riversides, Cycle paths and Children’s Play parks.

Petition Details

CCTV cameras installed down both sides of the rivers running through York, and additional CCTV installed down old train lines which are now cycle paths and children’s play areas.

Additional Information

Predatory behaviour towards all people and attacks of all varieties have been on the up in the last decade in York, and Camera surveillance although it may not stop the problem it would provide substantial deterrence and evidence of crimes that do still happen.


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