Decision details

Cabinet received the Final SoSafe (Community Safety) Strategy 2025/26 which had been reviewed by Cabinet and Overview and Scrutiny Committee at their meetings in January with no additional comments.

It was noted that the Strategy would help to deliver meaningful crime reduction outcomes whilst remaining committed to building upon progress achieved in recent years.  It was noted that in the last three years SoSafe had introduced initiatives which would support some of the most vulnerable people in the Town. 

The Portfolio Holder thanked Matt Partridge the Council’s Chief Executive for chairing the SoSafe Partnership during the previous 6 years.

It was RESOLVED:

1.    That the duty placed on the Council and other responsible authorities to publish and implement a Community Safety Strategy that addresses the reduction of crime and disorder be noted.

2.    That the feedback from Cabinet (January 2025) and Overview and Scrutiny Committee (January 2025) be noted and that the Community Safety Strategy be recommended to Council for approval.

3.    That delegated authority be given to the Strategic Director (RP) after consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Stronger Communities and the So-Safe partnership, to agree and publish and annual Community Safety Action Plan and to make minor amendments to the Strategy.

Reason for Decision: As contained in the report.
Other Options considered: As contained in the report.