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Is it just me or does Marple Station have an inordinately large number of CCTV cameras?
I'm all for safer neighbourhoods, deterring criminals, stopping antisocial behaviour and any other new council buzzword of the day, however the CCTV cameras at Marple station give the place a cold, Orwellian atmosphere.

But why are 12 cameras needed to monitor the small manned station's premises?

This isn't a large station we are talking about, this isn't Manchester Piccadilly or a station crucial to rail infrastructure in the north which is "under threat" from terrorists. Marple isn't a dodgy area either - it's not like people get knifed daily there.

It does not make sense.

I'm worried now because I remember seeing Glossop Station apply for planning permission to have CCTV cameras.

I think this is a bad idea.

We all know CCTV doesn't prevent crime.

But 12 Cameras for one station makes me feel very uncomfortable.
What is the need?

This Photo highlights 10 of the cameras at Marple Station.

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I'm trying to map the cameras locations and fields of view. this would be useful to show to councillors etc. who might not fully understand the issue if there is not a diagram showing what a nasty system it is. If you would like to help with this feel free.
I can't guarantee everything is correct - I'm working from photos, and memory and guesswork mainly...