Delivering advanced ANPR technology to enhance traffic control and safety at De Havilland Campus.
In partnership with Ringway Infrastructure Services, Videre installed an IP-based Automated Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) system at two key entrances to the De Havilland Campus, Hatfield. Part of Hertfordshire County Council’s initiative to enhance campus safety, this £30k project automates rising bollard access to ensure only authorised vehicles enter restricted zones.
The system uses high-definition cameras and Videalert’s advanced ANPR analytics to control the bollards based on recognised number plates. Authorised vehicles, stored on a secure, web-managed whitelist, can access the campus without delay, improving efficiency and reducing congestion. Updates are applied hourly, ensuring seamless access control.
Replacing the previous Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) system, which relied on tags and readers, the ANPR solution eliminates issues with misplaced tags and manual overrides, offering a more reliable approach to traffic management. It can also enable automatic Penalty Charge Notices to be issued to any unauthorised vehicles passing through the gates.
Enhanced campus safety for 27,000 staff and students.
Zero delays due to misplaced tags or manual bollard operations.
Automatic Penalty Charge Notices for unauthorised vehicles.
Hertfordshire County Council
Implementing advanced ANPR technology at 16 waste management sites to enhance monitoring and operational efficiency.
Videre, in collaboration with Ringway Infrastructure Services, successfully installed an IP-based CCTV and Automated Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) system at 16 household waste transfer stations across Hertfordshire. This £200k project, commissioned by Hertfordshire County Council, enhances site monitoring and operational efficiency by using a common platform to control both CCTV and ANPR systems remotely from the Council’s central office.
The ANPR system tracks the number of visits made by residents and records dwell times, enabling the Council to optimise staffing and waste management operations. Whitelists exclude Council vehicles, while blacklists and analytics identify and flag suspected commercial users, triggering alerts to prevent unauthorised waste disposal. The system also supports enforcement through real-time monitoring and evidence collection via integrated CCTV.
This combined solution enhances operational planning while giving residents access to live site activity and high-use periods to better plan their visits.
Delivered across 16 sites county-wide.
Enhanced operational efficiency through data-driven staffing and resource allocation.
Real-time monitoring and enforcement for suspected commercial users.
The Royal Borough of Greenwich
Designing and installing a tailored CCTV system for the historic Royal Garrison Church of St George.
Following a competitive tender, Videre was appointed by the Royal Borough of Greenwich as Principal Designer and Main Contractor to manage, design, and install a bespoke CCTV system at the Grade II listed Royal Garrison Church of St George. This £70k project aimed to safeguard the historic church, which dates back to the 1860s and holds significant cultural and military importance.
The system features Pelco PTZ dome cameras and dual-technology motion detectors mounted on Altron tilt-down columns, providing comprehensive surveillance of the church’s exterior and interior. An additional static camera, with independent infrared illumination, monitors the ‘Lee Rigby’ memorial plaque. The CCTV is integrated into the borough’s control room via an extended private fibre optic network.
The project also involved obtaining planning and listed building consent, installing new CCTV monitors and recording systems, and coordinating with local authorities for street works and unmetered electrical supplies.
CCTV installed to protect a Grade II listed heritage site.
Fully integrated into the client’s CCTV control room.
Dedicated surveillance for the 'Lee Rigby' memorial plaque.
Lambeth Leisure
Upgrading and enhancing the CCTV within Lambeth’s Leisure Centres.
Videre were engaged to; design install and commission new CCTV Camera systems to upgrade/replace the existing end of life analogue equipment across seven of Lambeth’s Leisure facilities situated throughout the borough. This £70k project aimed to enhance the security of Lambeth’s public leisure centres both in relation to public safety as well as buildings and property.
The new systems feature Synectics Systems Synergy Edge recorders and new Hanwha IP dome cameras mounted internally within the centres and Hanwha IP PTZ domes mounted externally with the local area network (LAN) utilising Cisco switches.
Each system is connected back to Lambeth’s public safety control room by dedicated third party fibre broadband services for monitoring purposes.
Fully integrated into the client’s CCTV control room.
Enhanced public safety.
Increased security for both buildings and property.
The Forum Southend on Sea library
Upgrading and enhancing the CCTV within the Forum Southend on Sea.
Videre were engaged to; design install and commission a new CCTV Camera system to replace the existing end of life analogue equipment situated in The Forum Southend’s main library. This project was developed to update the security of The Forum and bring the system into the digital age.
The new system is a Motorola Avigilon System consisting of over 150 static IP cameras Avigilon network video recorders (NVR’s) two number Avigilon workstations and two large multi display walls. The local area networks (LAN) consists of Cisco Catalyst 9200 edge switches and a Cisco Catalyst 9300 core. The system is designed to be both monitored, and controlled on site as a standalone system but is also connected by private fibre to Southend’s main CCTV control room where it is fully integrated into The City’s Veracity IMS for remote monitoring.
State of the art digital system.
Fully integrated into the City’s CCTV control room.
Enhanced public safety.
Increased security for both buildings and property.
London Borough of Lambeth
Transforming Lambeth’s CCTV control room with state-of-the-art technology.
Videre was appointed to modernise the London Borough of Lambeth’s CCTV infrastructure, focusing on a £5m+ overhaul of the borough’s control room and related systems. The project included the complete redesign and rebuild of the control room, ensuring it met modern surveillance needs with advanced technology, improved efficiency, and enhanced operational capabilities.
Key upgrades involved the installation of a new Integrated Video Management System (IVMS) and the construction of a dedicated Technical Equipment Room (TER). The control room was equipped with new operator workstations, a monitor wall, and a review suite, supporting real-time surveillance for over 440 newly installed IP cameras. The project also enhanced Lambeth’s enforcement capabilities, including seamless integration with Transport for London (TfL) and the borough’s leisure centres.
The control room transformation provides Lambeth with a modern, reliable, and future-proofed environment for monitoring public spaces and responding to incidents.
Complete control room rebuild with advanced IVMS and technical infrastructure.
Seamless integration with TfL and local facilities for enhanced monitoring.
Enhanced public safety.
Upgraded operator workstations and monitoring equipment for real-time surveillance.
The Royal Borough of Greenwich
Refurbishing and upgrading the CCTV control room for the Royal Borough of Greenwich.
Videre was commissioned by the Royal Borough of Greenwich (RBG) to refurbish the CCTV control room at the borough’s Calderwood Street office and upgrade their analogue CCTV systems to a modern IP-based solution. This £2.7m project focused on designing and installing a state-of-the-art control room and ensuring seamless integration with minimal disruption. A Disaster Recovery control room was also set up at Claymill House for added resilience.
The refurbishment included reconfiguring office space, installing bespoke technical furniture, and upgrading power systems. New equipment, such as an Integrated Management System (IMS), Network Video Recorders (NVR), and Internet Protocol Pan, Tilt and Zoom (IP PTZ) cameras, was installed to enhance monitoring capabilities. The upgraded control room was connected to the borough-wide CCTV system through a new wireless network and fibre optic transmission, future-proofing the system for expansion.
This upgrade improved control room functionality, ease of maintenance, and enhanced surveillance across the borough.
Fully refurbished CCTV control room with upgraded infrastructure.
Disaster Recovery control room installed for business continuity.
Borough-wide CCTV system upgraded to modern IP-based technology.
Stevenage Borough Council
Designing and installing a state-of-the-art CCTV control room for enhanced public safety monitoring.
Videre was commissioned by Stevenage Borough Council to design, construct, and commission a cutting-edge CCTV control room as part of a £2.8m project for the Hertfordshire CCTV Partnership (HCCTVP). The new control room, located at Stevenage’s Cavendish Road depot, replaced the Partnership’s previous facility, ensuring improved monitoring capabilities for the 201 street-side public safety cameras and 23 remote sites across the county.
The project involved the installation of advanced control room solutions, including the Veracity Coldstore Video Management System (VMS), Veracity iComply monitor wall, and Integrated Management System (IMS), alongside new Paxton access control and Vesda fire detection systems. Additionally, Videre oversaw the coordination of the transfer of existing communications infrastructure, including town centre and police radio systems, and upgrades to Virgin Media’s fibre optic services. Full commissioning and staff training were provided to ensure seamless operation.
The project enhanced network resilience and enabled HCCTVP to operate more efficiently, supporting public safety across Hertfordshire.
Fully upgraded control room including a new IMS and VMS.
Improved capabilities for 201 public safety cameras and 23 remote sites
Seamless transfer and upgrade of fibre optic and wireless communications infrastructure.
London Borough of Bromley
Relocating and commissioning a CCTV control room at the new headquarters of the London Borough of Bromley.
Videre was contracted by the London Borough of Bromley to design, relocate, install, and commission a fully functional CCTV control room at their new headquarters at Churchill Court. This £70k project involved transferring existing systems and integrating new infrastructure to enhance the control room’s capabilities.
The new control room connects all borough-wide CCTV cameras, radio systems, barrier controls, and town centre management systems via private and leased fibre networks, ensuring seamless operation. Operator workstations were equipped to manage live camera feeds, digital recording systems, and barrier controls, with a new Synectics Synergy server installed for improved system integration.
The project also included decommissioning the previous control room at the Civic Centre, with reusable equipment salvaged to reduce costs.
Integration of borough-wide systems using private and leased fibre networks.
New Synectics Synergy server installed for enhanced system management.
Supports the local police station by providing live images to remote users.
Dover District Council
Designing and implementing a robust digital network for Dover’s CCTV control room and public space surveillance systems.
Videre was commissioned by Dover District Council (DDC) to design and install a new CCTV control room and upgrade the district’s ageing analogue CCTV system to a fully digital solution. This £400k project involved replacing all existing street cameras across Dover, Deal, and Sandwich with new IP dome cameras, significantly enhancing surveillance coverage. A key focus was the development of a comprehensive network design, including a new wireless infrastructure that reduced reliance on BT analogue connections and integrated with the Council’s IT systems.
The project also introduced a new public Wi-Fi network, segregated through managed gigabit switches, to support public space surveillance. The new control room, located at DDC’s offices, connects to a network video recorder at the Whitfield Centre via a Cisco core network, providing a streamlined and future-proof system for managing the borough’s CCTV operations.
All analogue cameras replaced with IP dome cameras across three towns.
New wireless infrastructure reduces reliance on BT analogue connections.
Public Wi-Fi network integrated with the CCTV system for enhanced functionality.
London Borough of Lewisham
Designing a modern, high-capacity network for Lewisham’s upgraded CCTV system.
Videre was commissioned to modernise the London Borough of Lewisham’s public space CCTV system, upgrading it from an outdated analogue setup to a fully digital network. This £1m+ project included designing and implementing a new wireless network and Integrated Management System, upgrading the existing fibre optic transmission equipment, and integrating borough-wide public space IP cameras.
The project involved replacing analogue fibre optic transmission units with Comnet IP units and upgrading the Ogier microwave transmission system to a licensed 80GHz Eband network, providing high-capacity wireless connectivity across the borough. The network was further enhanced through the expansion of the existing Cisco infrastructure, segregating public space and housing systems using VLANs.
A new Synectics Synergy 3 management and recording platform was installed, along with encryption of all wireless camera traffic via Allied Telesis AES-256.
This upgrade has provided Lewisham with a robust, secure, and resilient CCTV system.
Network upgraded to provide high-capacity wireless transmission.
All analogue cameras replaced with modern IP units.
Wireless camera traffic encrypted for enhanced security.
Southend on Sea City Council
Modernising Southend’s CCTV control room and network infrastructure with advanced fibre and wireless solutions.
Videre was commissioned by Southend on Sea City Council to design and modernise the city’s CCTV control room and network infrastructure as part of a £2.1m project. This included upgrading all streetside analogue cameras to IP-based systems, installing 40 new CCTV sites, and enhancing network transmission through fibre optic and wireless technology. The project also involved relocating the network video recorder (NVR) to the Civic Centre’s IT technology equipment room (TER), ensuring secure and remote management of surveillance data.
Key upgrades included a new fibre optic transmission system, wireless infrastructure using 4G, and network monitoring via a Cisco infrastructure. Remote access to the system was integrated for Southend Police and other stakeholders, including Gold Command for incident management. The project significantly improved network resilience, enabling real-time monitoring and control with minimal downtime.
City-wide upgrade to the network infrastructure.
40 new CCTV sites integrated via fibre optic and wireless networks.
Remote access and monitoring enabled for Southend Police and incident management.
