Issue - meetings

That the Committee supports the contents of the report.

The Chief Executive introduced the Community Safety Partnership (CSP) annual report which provided an overview of activities over the past 12 months.  Following changes to governance arrangements, the CSP was now under the auspices of the Public Service Board and discharged its duties through the ‘People are Safe’ Board.  The work of the Board was underpinned through the implementation of a local delivery plan.

The Community and Business Protection Manager gave a presentation covering:

·         Context

·         Community Safety Delivery Groups

·         Local Priorities for 2020/21

·         Crime & Disorder - current position (compared with previous year)

·         Regional Partnerships

In welcoming the report and presentation, Councillor Heesom moved the recommendation.

Councillor Jones said that including numbers alongside percentages on changes in trends would help to provide context.  The officers agreed to circulate this information following the meeting.

In response to comments from Councillor Dunbobbin, the Chief Executive said that the CSP remained a priority and that the Public Service Board in Flintshire was recognised as a strong performer.  He provided clarification on accountability and reporting arrangements.

In representing the Area Planning Board, Paul Firth gave assurance of actions being taken to support the CSP on priority areas such as domestic violence and alcohol/drug related offences.

In answer to a question from Councillor Johnson, Chief Inspector Siobhan Edwards provided information on the Community Cohesion Group which had been established to understand community issues at the start of the emergency situation across Wrexham, Flintshire and Denbighshire.

Councillor Bibby thanked officers for their work and community engagement, in particular the ‘Visible and Vulnerable’ multi-agency group.  He also thanked the newly-appointed Community Safety Officer for his assistance on ward issues.

As Cabinet Member for Planning and Public Protection, Councillor Bithell spoke about the importance of a multi-agency approach to tackle priority areas and promote safety in communities.

Having previously been moved, the recommendation was seconded by Councillor Bibby.

The Chairman thanked the contributors for their attendance.

RESOLVED:

That the Committee supports the contents of the report.