COUNCIL chiefs say they've addressed 'historical performance issues' with public CCTV in Inverclyde through the appointment of a new contractor.

The local authority says its CCTV camera system is now 'functioning well' in a report issued by Stuart Jamieson, director of environment and regeneration.

The Tele revealed in February how the network had been failing to properly record and retain footage for months.

A new report to councillors says: 'Following the agreement of the 2024-2026 budget a new contractor was appointed and upgrades carried out to the hardware and software.

'The public space CCTV system is now functioning well and we will shortly be issuing invites to members of the committee to visit the CCTV suite to see the system in operation.'

The system features 44 fixed cameras, five redeployable ones and three mobile cameras on community wardens’ vans.

Mr Jamieson's report added: 'The service is confident that the new contractual arrangement will provide far better resilience than that experienced more recently.

'The five redeployable cameras will give greater flexibility in responding to issues in areas with no fixed cameras.

'At present three of these cameras are in use in Clune Park to improve coverage following the fire-raising incidents over recent months.

'These cameras also supply invaluable intelligence on people potentially putting themselves at risk by accessing unsafe buildings.

'The three cameras on the wardens’ vans provide additional coverage for events and incidents including both organised events and ad hoc gatherings.'