Decision - Commissioning of Domestic Violence and Abuse Services

RESOLVED – that Committee:

1.    Notes the contents of the report.

2.    Expresses concern that Audit & Standards Committee has declined to carry out a thorough investigation into the events leading to changes to Domestic Abuse, Domestic Violence and Sexual Violence service arrangements over which tens of thousands of residents have petitioned the Council for action.

3.    Recommends to Policy & Resources Committee the establishment of a cross-party Member Working Group to:

(i)            Carry out a thorough investigation into the events leading to changes to Domestic Abuse, Domestic Violence and Sexual Violence service arrangements.

(ii)          Review the Council’s policy and practice regarding social value and community wealth-building from a commissioning and procurement perspective including the above-mentioned services.

(iii)         Recommend any necessary changes and actions for improvement.