Decision details

Members are requested to consider the draft Community Safety priorities 2014-15 and comment to the Community Safety Partnership.

Matter for Decision: The draft 3 year Cambridge Community Safety Plan 2014-17 (Year One) was presented to the Strategy and Resources Scrutiny Committee for consideration and comment. 

Decision of the Leader:

The Leader resolved to:

i.       Endorse the proposed priorities as set out in section 3.3 of the officer’s report.

Reasons for the Decision: As set out in the officer’s report

Any alternative options considered and rejected: As set out in the officer’s report

 Scrutiny Considerations:

The committee received a report from the Director of Customer and Community Services.

The committee made the following comments on the report

i.                 Welcomed the inclusion of domestic abuse as a Tactical Priority.

In response to member’s questions the Director of Customer and Community Services said the following:

ii.     The Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) had previously questioned the role of Community Safety Partnerships, but through on-going discussions with stakeholders, he was now better informed as to their benefits.

The Scrutiny Committee considered the recommendation and endorsed it unanimously.

The Leader approved the recommendation.

Conflicts of Interest Declared by the Leader (and any Dispensations Granted):

Not applicable