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(i)       in relation to a question regarding the cancellation of the directed surveillance and whether this meant that it was activated, then cancelled or the whole procedure was cancelled, to note that the surveillance was cancelled after a successful investigation and that officers would ensure the terminology was amended for future reports;

(ii)      to note the Council’s use of covert surveillance activity during Q3; and

(iii)      to note there had been no applications to acquire communications data during Q3.

With reference to article 7 of the minute of its meeting of 8 May 2025, the Committee had before it a report by the Executive Director of Corporate Services which was provided to ensure that Elected Members reviewed the Council’s use of investigatory powers on a quarterly basis and had oversight that those powers were being used consistently in accordance with the Use of Investigatory Powers Policy.

The report recommended:

that the Committee -

(a)      note the Council’s use of covert surveillance activity during Q3; and

(b)      note there had been no applications to acquire communications data during Q3.

The Committee resolved:-

(i)       in relation to a question regarding the cancellation of the directed surveillance and whether this meant that it was activated, then cancelled or the whole procedure was cancelled, to note that the surveillance was cancelled after a successful investigation and that officers would ensure the terminology was amended for future reports;

(ii)      to otherwise approve the recommendations contained in the report.