The Principle Lawyer for Litigation and Governance presented the report of the Director of Law and Governance which provided an annual update on issues relevant to certain types of surveillance activity which the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 enabled local authorities to carry out. In 2022 there were 28 uses of the powers and 6 breaches uncovered.

Resolved: That the use made by the Council of covert surveillance since 1 January 2022 be noted.