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.

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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

SALFORD

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



SANDWELL

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



SCARBOROUGH

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



SCOTTISH BORDERS

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



SEDGEMOOR

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



SEFTON

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



SELBY

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



SEVENOAKS

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



SHEFFIELD

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



SHEPWAY

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



SHETLAND ISLANDS

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



SHROPSHIRE

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



SLOUGH

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



SOLIHULL

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



SOUTH AYRSHIRE

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



SOUTH BUCKS

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



SOUTH CAMBRIDGE

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



SOUTH DERBYSHIRE

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



SOUTH GLOUCESTER

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



SOUTH HAMS

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



SOUTH HOLLAND

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



SOUTH KESTEVEN

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



SOUTH LAKELAND

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



SOUTH LANARKSHIRE

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



SOUTH NORFOLK

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



SOUTH NORTHANTS

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



SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE

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



SOUTH RIBBLE

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



SOUTH SOMERSET

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



SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE

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



SOUTH TYNESIDE

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



SOUTHAMPTON

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



SOUTHEND

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



SPELTHORNE

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



ST ALBANS

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



ST HELENS

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



STAFFORD

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



STAFFS MOORLANDS

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



STEVENAGE

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



STIRLING

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



STOCKPORT

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



STOCKTON-ON-TEES

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



STOKE-ON-TRENT UA

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



STRATFORD-ON-AVON

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



STROUD

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



SUFFOLK COASTAL

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



SUNDERLAND

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



SURREY HEATH

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



SWALE

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



SWANSEA

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



SWINDON

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



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