Issue - meetings

To endorse the Partnership Plan for the New Forest Community Safety Partnership.

RECOMMENDED:

That the Safer New Forest Partnership Plan 2016/17, as attached as an appendix to report item 6 considered by the Cabinet, be endorsed.

Cllr E J Heron disclosed a non-pecuniary interest as the County Council’s appointee to the New Forest Community Safety Partnership Board.  He concluded that there were no grounds under common law to prevent him from remaining in the meeting to speak and to vote.

The Cabinet considered the Annual Partnership Plan which had been produced by the New Forest Community Safety Partnership in response to the Strategic Assessment of prescribed information relating to crime and disorder in the area.  The plan contained 8 priorities which had been identified for the forthcoming year, as set out in paragraph 2.1 of report item 6 considered by the Cabinet.  This was supported by a detailed action plan which specified how these priorities would be delivered and how the partnership would meet its obligations to engage with the community.

It was noted that the operation of the Community Safety Partnership had been streamlined by combining the strategic and operational roles into one body.  Members welcomed the improved efficiency of the operating arrangements and greater commitment from within the partnership to the delivery of the identified priorities.  Members were advised that the New Forest Association of Local Councils had unanimously agreed to participate in the new arrangements. 

RECOMMENDED:

That the Safer New Forest Partnership Plan 2016/17, as attached as an appendix to report item 6 considered by the Cabinet, be endorsed.