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IN-VEHICLE CCTV AND SEATING SURVEY

These tables concentrate on two distinct pieces of data: CCTV in vehicles and seating restrictions and maximum number of passengers. How does your council compare?

COUNCIL CCTV TABLE
1. Is CCTV mandatory? Answered as YES or NO.
2. Is CCTV allowed in hackneys and private hire vehicles? Answered as YES or NO or N/A.
3. Do the council subsidise the cost of installation? Answered as YES or NO.
4. Exceptions are listed as symbols.

VEHICLE SEATING SURVEY
1. Is there a limit to the number of seats in MPVs? Answered as YES or NO.
2. Is there a requirement for the removal of seats for back row access? Answered as YES or NO.
3. Is there a passenger limit in force? Answered as NUMBER ALLOWED.

UNITARY AUTHORITIES
There are a number of unitary authorities which govern the fees for various licensing authorities. Click here to see a full list as your licensing authority might be among them.

Filter by Council:
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

SYMBOLS:
● = Has to comply with ICO specification
● = Council permission required
● = Council consulting at present
HC = CCTV allowed in hackney carriages only
A = Application for modification required
PS = Council pay up to 50% installation (max £250)
* = Must meet TfL standards
✝︎ = Conditions apply, consult with council
M = On individual merit application
R = Obligatory removal if access restricted
GAP = 250mm gap needed for entry

CAERPHILLY

CCTV
Mandatory Allowed Subsidy #
NO YES NO
SEATING
Seat Limit Back Row Access Passenger Limit
NO NO



CALDERDALE

CCTV
Mandatory Allowed Subsidy #
NO YES NO
SEATING
Seat Limit Back Row Access Passenger Limit
YES NO



CAMBRIDGE

CCTV
Mandatory Allowed Subsidy #
NO YES NO
SEATING
Seat Limit Back Row Access Passenger Limit
YES NO 6



CANNOCK CHASE

CCTV
Mandatory Allowed Subsidy #
NO YES NO
SEATING
Seat Limit Back Row Access Passenger Limit
NO NO



CANTERBURY

CCTV
Mandatory Allowed Subsidy #
NO YES NO
SEATING
Seat Limit Back Row Access Passenger Limit
YES NO



CARDIFF

CCTV
Mandatory Allowed Subsidy #
NO YES NO
SEATING
Seat Limit Back Row Access Passenger Limit
NO NO



CARLISLE

CCTV
Mandatory Allowed Subsidy #
NO YES NO
SEATING
Seat Limit Back Row Access Passenger Limit
NO NO



CARMARTHENSHIRE

CCTV
Mandatory Allowed Subsidy #
NO YES NO
SEATING
Seat Limit Back Row Access Passenger Limit
YES YES



CASTLE POINT

CCTV
Mandatory Allowed Subsidy #
NO YES NO
SEATING
Seat Limit Back Row Access Passenger Limit
NO NO



CENTRAL BEDS

CCTV
Mandatory Allowed Subsidy #
NO YES NO
SEATING
Seat Limit Back Row Access Passenger Limit
NO NO



CEREDIGION

CCTV
Mandatory Allowed Subsidy #
NO YES NO
SEATING
Seat Limit Back Row Access Passenger Limit
NO NO



CHARNWOOD

CCTV
Mandatory Allowed Subsidy #
NO YES NO
SEATING
Seat Limit Back Row Access Passenger Limit
YES NO 8



CHELMSFORD

CCTV
Mandatory Allowed Subsidy #
NO YES NO
SEATING
Seat Limit Back Row Access Passenger Limit
YES NO 8



CHELTENHAM

CCTV
Mandatory Allowed Subsidy #
NO YES NO
●
SEATING
Seat Limit Back Row Access Passenger Limit
NO NO



CHERWELL

CCTV
Mandatory Allowed Subsidy #
NO YES NO
SEATING
Seat Limit Back Row Access Passenger Limit
YES NO 8



CHESHIRE EAST

CCTV
Mandatory Allowed Subsidy #
NO YES NO
SEATING
Seat Limit Back Row Access Passenger Limit
NO NO



CHESHIRE WEST

CCTV
Mandatory Allowed Subsidy #
NO YES NO
SEATING
Seat Limit Back Row Access Passenger Limit
NO NO



CHESTERFIELD

CCTV
Mandatory Allowed Subsidy #
NO YES NO
SEATING
Seat Limit Back Row Access Passenger Limit
YES NO



CHICHESTER

CCTV
Mandatory Allowed Subsidy #
NO YES NO
SEATING
Seat Limit Back Row Access Passenger Limit
YES NO 7



CHILTERN

CCTV
Mandatory Allowed Subsidy #
NO YES NO
SEATING
Seat Limit Back Row Access Passenger Limit
YES NO 8



CHORLEY

CCTV
Mandatory Allowed Subsidy #
NO YES NO
SEATING
Seat Limit Back Row Access Passenger Limit
NO NO



CHRISTCHURCH

CCTV
Mandatory Allowed Subsidy #
NO YES NO
SEATING
Seat Limit Back Row Access Passenger Limit
NO NO



CLACKMANNAN

CCTV
Mandatory Allowed Subsidy #
NO YES NO
SEATING
Seat Limit Back Row Access Passenger Limit
YES NO



COLCHESTER

CCTV
Mandatory Allowed Subsidy #
NO YES NO
SEATING
Seat Limit Back Row Access Passenger Limit
YES YES 8



CONWY

CCTV
Mandatory Allowed Subsidy #
NO YES NO
SEATING
Seat Limit Back Row Access Passenger Limit
YES YES



COPELAND

CCTV
Mandatory Allowed Subsidy #
NO YES NO
SEATING
Seat Limit Back Row Access Passenger Limit
YES NO



CORBY

CCTV
Mandatory Allowed Subsidy #
NO YES NO
SEATING
Seat Limit Back Row Access Passenger Limit
YES NO



CORNWALL

CCTV
Mandatory Allowed Subsidy #
NO YES NO
SEATING
Seat Limit Back Row Access Passenger Limit
NO NO



COTSWOLDS

CCTV
Mandatory Allowed Subsidy #
NO NO N/A
SEATING
Seat Limit Back Row Access Passenger Limit
NO NO



COUNTY OF HEREFORD

CCTV
Mandatory Allowed Subsidy #
YES N/A NO HC
SEATING
Seat Limit Back Row Access Passenger Limit
YES NO 8



COVENTRY

CCTV
Mandatory Allowed Subsidy #
NO YES NO
SEATING
Seat Limit Back Row Access Passenger Limit
NO NO



CRAVEN

CCTV
Mandatory Allowed Subsidy #
NO YES NO
SEATING
Seat Limit Back Row Access Passenger Limit
NO YES



CRAWLEY

CCTV
Mandatory Allowed Subsidy #
NO YES NO
SEATING
Seat Limit Back Row Access Passenger Limit
YES NO



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