Upgraded CCTV is going into every council-owned car park in Swindon town centre, taking the number of cameras from 64 to 139, Swindon Borough Council announced on Thursday 27 August 2026. It said this would give blanket coverage of its car parks for the first time.
Which car parks?
- Fleming Way
- Spring Gardens
- Brunel West
- Brunel North
At the time of the announcement the biggest improvements had been made at Spring Gardens, and installation was under way at Brunel West.
What can the new cameras do?
- They have speakers, so CCTV officers can speak directly to people in the car park.
- The system detects loitering and plays a message telling people they are being monitored.
The cameras are watched from the council's CCTV control room, where officers oversee about 1,400 cameras. The council said they had helped investigate more than 500 incidents so far in 2026, providing evidence to Wiltshire Police.
Councillor Matt Hinton, Cabinet Member for Community Engagement, Safety and Services, said officers could "intervene immediately when issues arise".
Councillor Nick Gardiner, Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport, said the upgrades would help keep the car parks "safe, secure and welcoming places to park."
The announcement did not give the cost or a completion date.
Source: Swindon Borough Council.
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