CHARNWOOD COMMUNITY SAFETY PARTNERSHIP 16TH APRIL 2015

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1 CHARNWOOD COMMUNITY SAFETY PARTNERSHIP 16TH APRIL 2015 PRESENT: Mr M. Grewcock (Vice-chair) Leicestershire Fire & Rescue Service Mr A. Bailiss Loughborough Chamber of Commerce and Trade Ms C. Brotherton Probation Service Ms I. Neale Twenty Twenty Mr. J. Orson Leicestershire County Council Mr D. Pagett-Wright Loughborough Business Improvement District Ms C. Traill Charnwood Borough Council Mr K. Walmsley Loughborough University OFFICERS IN ATTENDANCE: Charnwood Borough Council: Leicestershire Police: Ms W. Brown Ms A. Fadesco Ms S. Penney Insp. P. Latham Insp. T. Willetts Mr C. Woodward APOLOGIES: Councillors Bokor and Radford J. Agar, P. Collin, J. Fox, J. Gray, J. Robinson, P. Stock and S. Witts 1. MINUTES The minutes of the meeting held on 12th February 2015 were confirmed and signed. 2. MATTERS ARISING (i) Women s Aid Leicestershire Limited In response to a question, W. Brown stated that regular update reports from Women s Aid were submitted to the Strategy Board. She also reported that tenders would be issued shortly for the commissioning of Domestic Abuse services in Leicestershire. 3. PERFORMANCE UPDATE A presentation detailing performance figures was given by A. Fadesco (copy filed with the agenda) and can be accessed at: 1

2 performnce-figures-end-of-year pdf During discussion of the figures, further comments on specific areas were made by the Vice-chair, W. Brown, P. Latham, T. Willits and C. Woodward as follows: Domestic Burglary While figures remained 1.4% above the base line, the number of incidents was improving and the Partnership had moved two places within its family group, from 15 to 13. Shoplifting While remaining in the same position within its family group, the figures were improving. Theft from a Motor Vehicle The Partnership remained at the bottom of its family group, 11.8% above the baseline. It was noted that the figures had worsened during the last month. Officers reported there had been recent successful arrests and there were descriptions of suspect vehicles and perpetrators. There were no hotspot areas identified in Charnwood for officers to target their work, although education and proactive work continued. W. Brown made reference to the loss of the interagency tactical assessment document, which officers, Neighbourhood Watch and Police volunteers had found crucial to their work, in particular in identifying hotspots. Theft of a Motor Vehicle The Partnership was moving in the wrong direction within its family group, 13.6% above the baseline, which equated to twenty two crimes. Cycle Theft The Partnership was currently 12th within its family group, the best position it had ever been. Specific reference was made to the work of the cycle theft sub-group, working on locations and preventative work. Fire Data M. Grewcock provided information as follows: Primary Fires up by 3% (4 incidents) Deliberate fires (not vehicles) a 27% increase Vehicle fires 28% increase (5 vehicles). increase was linked to stolen vehicles. This 2

3 Secondary Fires a decrease of 12% (6 incidents), the lowest figure for 5 years. Officers considered the fall was due to the amount of educational work being undertaken. Road Traffic Collisions the number of incidents attended by the Fire Service was below last year s figures. In response to issues raised and questions, the Vice-chair stated: (a) (b) (c) The majority of domestic fires were increasingly due to faulty fuel supplies. Officers considered this was due to the downturn in the economy, people not having equipment serviced regularly and electrical imports not meeting British Standards. While new built houses had higher standards of protection, officers considered the demographics of fires, to identify areas for Home Checks. There had been an expectation that figures for secondary fires would rise, following the drop in Officers considered the figures to be positive for the 3rd consecutive year. Hate Incidents The number of reports was falling, although every effort was being made to encourage reporting. This decline in reporting was being seen across the County as an issue. It was noted that different types of crime were being reported, with positive work in some areas. Anti-social Behaviour Incidents There had been a 6.6% increase shown on sentinel data, although Police reports were not showing the reduction. The changes to the way police recorded incidents during the last 2 years may have had an impact on the figures. While figures continued to show a gradual increase, reporting was slowing down. Looking at sentinel data, from a partnership perspective, figures were beginning to plateau, which was expected to continue. Moving forward there would be a single data set, including police and sentinel figures. National Police data showed a reduction, which officers considered was due to recording, with sentinel figures being more reliable and holistic. 3

4 4. DELIVERY GROUP UPDATES (a) Anti-social Behaviour Delivery Group An update report concerning the work of the Anti-social Behaviour Delivery Group was submitted (item 6(a) on the agenda). W. Brown made specific reference to: The Police satisfaction figures referred to in the report, were not available, however, Housing Services satisfaction was 80+% and the Improving Life/Supporting Communities Road Show satisfaction was 70+%..ASB recording rates appear to have plateaued with the increase slowing to 6% by the year end. On a positive note, whilst reported incidents had increase by 6%, only, officers reported a 33% increase in ASB interventions led by the Partnership, which was not necessarily reflected in the Customer Confidence figures. There had been a number of Mental Health initiatives and invitations had been extended to Ward Councillors, to attend multi-agency working group meetings, producing positive results. The increasing effective partnership work with the University to address student ASB had been well received by local residents. The reduction in secondary fires had exceeded targets, with an increase in the number of Home Fire checks and educating young people. The Young People s mentoring service had the most positive effect on reducing re-offending, with a 100% reduction in the last quarter recorded. Carl Gunn s Boxing Gym took referrals from the JAGs. Victim Support Services W. Brown stated that she had some concerns regarding the Victim Support Service, commissioned by the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC). Support for victims of crime were clearly defined, however, it was less clear how victims of ASB and hate related incidents would be supported. The currently provided additional support for low risk victims, with the introduction of the new service, there appeared to be no support for medium or low risk victims Victim Support Services would not provide much more than telephone guidance and a sign posting service to existing provision in local areas. 4

5 Whilst there is currently ASB Victims Support for housing tenants, there was nothing available for owner occupiers as victims of ASB. Sanctuary Services would be available to support those suffering from Domestic Violence. However, there would be limited practical support for victims of burglary etc. The concerns had been fed back to Catch 22 (providers of the newly commissioned Victim First Service) via the OPCC. It was unclear whether additional services would need to be commissioned at a local level. In response to a question, W. Brown stated that the Service had been commissioned to Catch 22 and now gaps in service provision were being identified. She would have preferred consultation at an earlier stage. Multi-agency ASB Hub A 6 month review of the hub would be undertaken shortly. Partners had responded dynamically to the introduction of the hub, which had resulted in a 33% increase in interventions. Mental Health Issues ASB impact training had been undertaken with the Borough Council s frontline staff, to help identify people who potentially had mental health issues. V. Brackenbury and S. Penney continued work in this area. Additional Objectives 2 additional targets had been added to the Community Safety Delivery plan to address the following: Raising awareness of cyber crime (including online bullying) PREVENT Duty Counter Terrorism and Security Act 2015 University Budget Cuts K. Walmsley made reference to savings he has to make to his budget, which was likely to affect security staffing levels to address student ASB matters in the community. He would be working with A. Barlow to address the matter, including increasing the Community Warden Service. A final decision on the budget would be made in May In response to a question, K. Walmsley stated that he was unsure when a review of the pilot Loughborough Students' Street Support Scheme would be available. 5

6 (b) All Crime JAG Delivery Group An update report concerning the work of the All Crime JAG Delivery Group was submitted (item 6(b) on the agenda). S. Penney made specific reference to: The recent focus on tools being stolen from vans and the ongoing work to address that issue, through tool marking sessions at relevant outlets, for example Cost Co at Thurmaston. Further venues were being sought to undertake further such initiatives. Thefts from unsecured vehicles continued to cause concern, but as there were no identified hotspots, it was difficult to address. It was suggested leaflet drops in the vicinity of incidents could be a deterrent and raise awareness. There were volunteers available to undertake such work. The Cycle sub-group had introduced the yellow cycle scheme and that would be re-launched when further hot spots were identified. In respect of the Night time Economy sub-group, crimes were down in Loughborough town centre and the Urgent Care Centre was now attending meetings of the sub-group. Increased funding had been given to the Street Pastors, test purchases had been undertaken by Trading Standards and the Police. Pub Watch had been re-launched. There was discussion in respect of the introduction of body cams, although officers believed there was work to be undertaken prior to them being introduced. In response to a question, D. Pagett-Wright stated that there was funding available from the BID for relevant projects to apply for. (c) Crime Out of Loughborough An update report concerning the work of the Crime Out of Loughborough Delivery Group was submitted (item 6(c) on the agenda). S. Penney made specific reference to: The positive links the sub-group had with Pub Watch. A successful Crime Safety event held in March 2015, when 3 further businesses signed up to the Retail Radio scheme. 6

7 The Police and CCTV team had highlighted inappropriate and none use of the Retail Radio scheme, after which the CCTV team had monitored use, identifying where further support and training was required. The DISC (Database & Intranet for Safer Communities) system continued to be rolled out, with encouragement for more businesses to participate in the free scheme. Officers were looking at the feasibility of applying for Purple Flag status for Loughborough town centre, an award that acknowledges town centres meeting or surpassing the standards of excellence in managing the evening and night-time economy. 5. PREVENT ACTION PLAN A presentation, detailing the current position with the Prevent action plan was given by W. Brown (copy filed with the agenda). This is a new strand to the action plans within the Partnership Plan amended The presentation can be accessed using the link below: The Government had produced guidance (issued under section 29 of the Act) which can be accessed using the link below: /Prevent_Duty_Guidance_England_Wales.pdf The duty would not commence until introduced into law, however officers had begun to build work into the action plans to monitor performance. There was a County-wide Prevent Strategy Group and beneath that the ASB JAG would have a regular item on its agenda. Should anyone have concerns about an individual it should be fed into the JAG meeting, to be referred to the Strategy Group if necessary. Although Charnwood was not a Prevent priority area, because Leicester City was, there would be additional funding available locally. S. Penney would be available to offer training to partners agencies, for example Twenty Twenty. AGREED 1. that the presentation be noted; 2. that the presentation be circulated with the minutes of the meeting. 7

8 6. LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL A report from Leicestershire County Council detailing information that had an impact on Charnwood was submitted (item 7 on the agenda). In the absence of J. Fox, W. Brown stated that the final draft specification for Domestic Abuse was included within the submitted report, together with the results of the final consultation. Invitations to tender would be published next week, the later date for doing so had resulted in the launch date being deferred from October to 1st December The aim was for there to be a One Stop Shop for Domestic Abuse. W. Brown considered that aim had not been entirely met, with some strands delivered through Victims First and other services 7. FUNDING PROPOSALS A report detailing funding proposals was submitted for the consideration of the Partnership (item 8 on the agenda). A. Fadesco and W. Brown made specific reference to: 10,861 unallocated funding; The OPCC funding had to be identified with the funding application, linking in to work within the action plans. There had been 68,900 allocated, with 6,000 left as a contingency fund; A small amount of OPPC funding had been secured for 2015/16 to address student related ASB support work. 8. COMMUNITY SAFETY DELIVERY PLAN AND SUPPORTING ACTION PLANS Following consideration of the draft Community Safety Delivery Plan and supporting action plans at the last meeting of the Partnership, the final Plan was circulated for the information of the Partnership. W. Brown confirmed that the Prevent Action Plan would be circulated with the minutes of the meeting. AGREED 1. that the information be noted; 2. that the Prevent action plan be circulated with the minutes of the meeting. 8

9 9. FORWARD PROGRAMME This item had been included on the agenda to provide details of matters programmed for future meetings of the Partnership. It was proposed that the following items be added to the forward plan to submit to the June 2015 meeting: A progress report detailing University spending cuts that could affect the Partnership; Feedback on the review of the pilot Loughborough Students' Street Support Scheme. AGREED that the Forward Programme for the Partnership, taking account of decisions taken elsewhere on the agenda, be as follows: ITEM DETAIL DATE ACTION BY Appointment of The terms of reference for the June each A. Fadesco Vice-chair Partnership dictate that the year Cabinet Lead Member for Community Safety Chair the Partnership. The appointment of a Vice-chair was required at the first meeting following the start of each Council Year. University Spending Cuts A progress report detailing University spending cuts that could affect the Partnership. June 2015 K. Walmsley Loughborough Students Street Support Scheme Feedback on the review of the pilot Loughborough Students' Street Support Scheme. June 2015 (if available) K. Walmsley Community Safety Delivery Plan Review Delivery Group Action Plans To review plan annually. 2016/217 plans to be submitted for consideration and approval. February each year February each year A. Fadesco / W. Brown A. Fadesco / W. Brown Twenty Twenty Monitoring Reports regular updates Women s Aid Leicestershire Limited WALL monitoring reports be submitted to the Partnership on a regular basis. TBA (Last report October 2014) TBA (Last submitted February 2013) A. Fadesco / I. Neale A. Fadesco 9

10 POLAMB Project An update report to the Partnership. 10. OTHER BUSINESS TBA (Last considered April 2014) A. Fadesco (i) Manchester University Study It was reported in a study at Manchester University that Loughborough was listed at the top of a poll for feeling of confidence in a market town centre. (ii) Fire Authority Integrated Risk Management The Vice-chair made reference to the outcome of the Fire Authority Integrated Risk Management review, stating that at a recent meeting of the County Fire Authority, it had been agreed that there would be 4 crew members for each appliance, which would have a saving on staffing costs. 11. DATES OF FUTURE MEETINGS Dates for Council Year 2015/16: 18th June AGM 20th August th October December th February st April 2016 The meeting will commence at 1.30pm and be held in Committee Room 1 at the Council Offices, Southfields, Loughborough. 10