Agenda item - Community Safety, Crime Reduction and Drugs Strategy 2011-2014

Extract from the proceedings of the Policy & Resources Committee meeting held on the 24^th January 2013 (to be circulated), together with a report of the Director of Public Health (copy attached).

82.1         Councillor Jarrett introduced the report which outlined the Community Safety, Crime Reduction and Drugs Strategy for the period 2011 to 2014 and noted that it was a statutory and city-wide plan which set out the priorities and work programme for delivery by the Community Safety Partnership.  He stated that it was an important issue and involved a number of partner agencies and would be kept under review.  He also drew the council’s attention to a number of new initiatives that were being taken forward and hoped that al Members would support the strategy.

82.2         Councillor Morgan welcomed the strategy and stated that he believed it offered a good way forward and noted that there were still areas of concern which would need joint working if they were to be addressed effectively.  He wished to thank the officers involved in producing the strategy and stated that all residents should feel safe and protected within their communities.

82.3         Councillor K. Norman welcomed the report and stated that it was a wide-ranging strategy and one that should be fully supported.

82.4         Councillor Cox stated that it would be helpful to have a summary of the strategy so that those interested in it and wishing to raise awareness could use it to encourage others to get involved and look at the whole document.

82.5         Councillor Jarrett welcomed the cross-party support and stated that he would discuss the option of producing a summary document with officers and take it forward.

82.6         The Mayor noted that the recommendations contained in the report had been moved and put them to the vote.

82.7         RESOLVED:

1.            That the crime reduction and safety priorities included within the updated Community Safety, Crime Reduction and Drugs Strategy 2011 – 2014 be approved; and

2.            That the summary of some of the new work included within the Strategy together with action being taken to improve value for money be noted.