The Chairman of the Overview
and Scrutiny Committee (OSC) introduced the report, stating that
anti-social behaviour and crime was a high-profile topic and that
there was a public perception of a worsening situation.
The purpose of the report was
to draw together the initiatives of the Council and its partner
organisations, and to ensure adequate communication of those
initiatives to Members and the public, which it felt needed
improvement. The types of recommendations within the report were
briefly outlined, with specific reference made to those made to
external organisations.
During the discussion, the
Executive expressed that it was incumbent upon all Members to fully
promote the work being undertaken, and that it was important to
improve Member engagement. The anti-social behaviour displayed on
the local train network was felt to be an important
issue.
In response to the
Executive’s comments, the Chairman of the OSC stated that
they hoped that all Members could work collaboratively to improve
town centre safety and communicating the work undertaken. It was
emphasised that the OSC’s report was intended as a starting
point in achieving improvement.
RESOLVED: That
1.
The report of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee be
received; and
2.
A substantive response
to the report be provided within two months, via the completion of
the SCRAIP report.